Citizens got some respite from the sweltering heat yesterday, when heavy rains lashed in many parts of the city and its suburbs. However, the surprise rains left behind waterlogged streets, uprooted trees, traffic jams and other issues for Mumbaikars to deal with.

Lightning seen above an under-construction building in Wadala and on the highway near Ghatkopar. Met department says thundershowers will continue to hit the city in the next two days. Pics/Sameer Markande and Shadab Khan