Some parts of state received rainfall on Sunday evening.
Harapanahalli and the surrounding regions in Ballari district received heavy rainfall, accompanied with lightning and thundershowers.
It rained for a few minutes at Baagali, Chikkahalli and Eradettu villages in the taluk. The sky remained overcast the entire day. The showers have brought the much-required respite from the scorching heat in the region. Heavy rains accompanied by thunder and lightning lashed parts of Mysuru city on Sunday evening. The downpour continued for about half-an-hour.
Hampapura in H D Kote taluk and Saragur taluk received heavy rainfall on Saturday night, bringing cheer among the members of the farming community. The Forest Department personnel heaved a sigh of relief as heavy rains in the forest area will prevent possible forest fire.