Loud noise heard in Bengaluru, attributed to thunder and thunder echoes

Residents of Bengaluru were startled by a loud noise heard around 12:03 AM last night, amidst heavy rain. Initial social media posts described the sound as a massive explosion, causing windows in surrounding homes to shake. Later, a post suggested the sound was not an explosion but the sound of strong thunder from dense clouds, which echoed in the calm night atmosphere.