Unseasonal rains brought much-needed respite from the scorching heat to Pune city and the surrounding areas on Friday afternoon, reported news agency PTI.

Lohegaon area in the city recorded the highest rainfall of 58 mm while Wadgaonsherri and Shivajinagar recorded 37.5 mm and 28 mm of rain, respectively, till 5.30 pm, the IMD said.