Parts of Hyderabad witnessed light to moderate rainfall on Monday evening, March 16, offering brief relief from the high temperatures that have persisted across Telangana since the beginning of the month.

The rain began around 7.30 p.m. as a light drizzle before gradually intensifying to moderate showers. The sudden change in weather caught many commuters off guard, particularly as it occurred during the evening rush hour when office-goers were returning home.