India, April 1 -- Bengaluru is set to receive much-needed relief from soaring temperatures as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light to moderate showers with thunder and lightning on Wednesday.

The Silicon Valley of India, which has been experiencing fluctuating temperatures of around 36 degrees Celsius during the day and 20 degrees at night, is expected to see a significant drop in mercury levels post-rainfall. The maximum temperature is likely to settle around 30 degrees Celsius after showers on Thursday.

The IMD has also predicted strong surface winds across various districts of Karnataka on April 2, with a partly cloudy sky prevailing over Bengaluru today.

Additionally, moderate rain and thundershowers, accomp...