Dehradun, June 11 -- Heavy rain lashed Dehradun on Thursday, bringing relief from the prevailing heat in the Uttarakhand capital.

The Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun received heavy rainfall as weather conditions changed across the city.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast rain activity accompanied by lightning, hailstorms and strong winds across Uttarakhand.

According to the IMD, light to moderate rain, snowfall at altitudes of 4,200 metres and above, and thunderstorms are likely to occur at most places in Dehradun, Tehri, Pauri, Haridwar, Nainital, Udham Singh Nagar and Champawat districts. Similar weather conditions are likely at many places in the remaining districts of the state.

The weather department stated that thun...