Light rains bring respite from heat

There was momentary relief for citizens when clouds shielded the city from the scorching heat on Sunday evening, before it became sunny again. 

Light to moderate rainfall, accompanied by lightning and thunder, was reported in various parts of the city. Showers were unexpected, though the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) had predicted partly cloudy skies with thunder and lightning. 

“The brief rain spell



witnessed in some parts of the city in the evening was due to a locally developed system,” said a Met official. The temperature noted a nominal drop of one degree due to this. As the rainfall was sparse, it could not be measured in several parts of the city. Rainfall in Pashamylaram (Patancheru) was 21.5 mm and 6.8 mm in Quthbullapur. Light spells was also observed in parts of North, South, West and East zones.