Hyderabad witnessed a sudden spell of reasonable rainfall accompanied by hailstorms and powerful winds on the night of Sunday (April 19), catching residents and commuters unprepared throughout a number of components of the town. The showers additionally introduced much-needed reduction to residents after every week of utmost most temperatures.

The climate shifted abruptly after 4 p.m., when clear skies gave option to dense cloud cowl, adopted by thunder and gusty winds. The sudden downpour left many commuters scrambling for shelter. Motorists have been seen halting at bus stops and below metro stations to keep away from the rain and hail.