Varanasi experienced rain with thunder and lightning, resulting in a drop in temperature from 31 to 26 degrees Celsius; hailstorms were reported in Harhua.

In Varanasi, the weather suddenly changed after 6 pm and heavy rain started. During this time, there are strong winds blowing. Along with this, there is torrential rain. There are reports of hailstorms and several trees falling in rural areas. In Harhua, the rain started after hailstorms. According to meteorologists, this rain has started due to a distribution disturbance, which will continue in Varanasi and surrounding areas for the next few hours.