Bengaluru received the first pre-monsoon showers on Tuesday as several areas in the city received light rainfall, while some areas experienced hailstorms for a short duration.
The light showers started around 3.30 p.m., bringing respite to the rising temperatures.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) observation data, the three weather stations — Bengaluru City, HAL Airport, and Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) — received trace rainfall till 5.30 p.m.
Bengaluru City recorded a maximum temperature of 32.3°C and a minimum of 21.4°C, while HAL Airport recorded a maximum and minimum of 32°C and 20.6°C. KIA recorded 33.7°C and 20.4°C respectively.
IMD officials said that Bengaluru will continue to receive light rainfall in the next two to three days.
