Hailstorm was also witnessed at certain places in the city, said Skymet Weather.

Even as Lok Sabha Elections 2019 results started trickling in and people across the country waited for PM Modi to deliver his address as the BJP headed for a victory, Delhi residents were greeted by rain and thunderstorm accompanied with lightning in the evening today.

Light rains lashed the city after a brief dust storm which brought the temperatures down. The minimum temperature was recorded at 26 degrees Celsius while the maximum temperature hovered around 40.04 degrees Celsius in the morning today.

Hailstorm was also witnessed at certain places in the city, said Skymet Weather.

On Wednesday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) had issued a yellow 'watch' forecast, meaning 'be aware', for thunderstorm and lightning across north India.

The weather department has predicted thunderstorm and gusty winds in Delhi for tomorrow also.

Delhi residents on Twitter did not miss the opportunity to link the good weather with that of the victory of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Nature are also blessing Modi Rain shower in Delhi pic.twitter.com/bmgnMoQqRl — @vande matram (@mandarbooks) May 23, 2019

Rain God welcomes PM Modi with shower in Delhi



The rain is a good beginning and very lucky sign; a good beginning for new India 🇮🇳 #ModiAaGaya — Nitin Prajapati (@nitin9296) May 23, 2019

The heavens have opened up over Delhi! Rain showers adding to the festivities at the BJP headquarters! #ModiSweep — Ravindra (@ravirao83) May 23, 2019

PM #Modi's convoy which headed from his residence to the BJP HQ welcomed by #DelhiRains. A pleasant and rainy welcome to Mr. #NarendraModi on this celebratory evening. #ModiSweep#modiphirse — SkymetWeather (@SkymetWeather) May 23, 2019

The NDA is ahead in 343 of the 542 seats, while the BJP lead has crossed 300.

A western disturbance and its induced cyclonic circulation is the cause of the widespread instability across northern India.