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Venkatesh Prasad tastes hail after Bengaluru storm as traffic grinds to a halt
India
Published on 30 April 2026
He stepped out, picked a hail pellet, then tasted it
A violent hailstorm hit Bengaluru on Wednesday evening, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, traffic snarls and damage across the city. In the middle of it, former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad was seen stepping out of his car, collecting hailstones and even tasting one, then sharing the playful moment online. The clip went viral for its unexpected charm.
- Bengaluru faced hailstorm conditions with heavy rain and strong winds
- Traffic disruptions and damage were reported during the storm
- Former India cricketer Venkatesh Prasad collected hailstones on video
- He even tasted a pellet, turning chaos into a viral moment
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