Lightning illuminates the sky as thunderstorms lashed Visakhapatnam on Friday. | Photo Credit: V RAJU The city witnessed moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms on Friday evening, bringing much-needed relief to residents after several days of intense heat. The showers, which lasted for over an hour in many parts of the city, created a pleasant atmosphere. Residents stepped out to enjoy the change in weather, with many capturing and sharing visuals on social media. Published – March 20, 2026 11:00 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Trump administration sues Harvard over treatment of Jewish and Israeli students, seeks billions of dollars CBI books officials in several States for misappropriating funds meant for scholarship to students with disabilities