"Bengaluru is Bengaluring": Following intense heat, the city welcomes thunderstorms, hailstorms, and torrential showers.

After enduring a spell of scorching heat, Bengaluru residents heaved a sigh of relief as heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed the city on Saturday. Strong winds and heavy rains were experienced in a number of locations, providing much-needed relief from the oppressive heat. An X user posted a video of hailstones falling in the Bengaluru Rural district's Hosakote, indicating that there have been hailstorms there.

In the meantime, there was a lot of rain and strong gusts in the city's northern and western regions. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) had forecast light rain and thundershowers for March 22 and 23. Due to waterlogging, the Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a caution about the extreme traffic congestion on the Nagawara-Hebbal stretch. Slow-moving traffic is anticipated in the region, so commuters are asked to cooperate.

As the city saw thunderstorms, hailstorms, and intense rain, a number of Bengaluru locals turned to X to share their experiences. Videos of hailstones falling, trees being swayed by high winds, and rain-soaked roadways were shared by many. Following the showers, some people posted breathtaking pictures of a rainbow that they described as "Bengaluru's first rainbow of the year." A another user stated. "It's Bengaluring in Bengaluru."