India, May 25 -- As heavy rain and thunderstorms swept across Delhi-NCR late Saturday night, social media was lit up with dramatic visuals and reactions from Delhites who called the weather 'unprecedented' and more like 'Shimla' as the strong winds brought much-needed respite from the scorching summer heat.

While the residents welcomed the rain and winds due to the recent heatwaves that the national capital experienced, the accompanying thunder, lightning, and powerful gusts of wind made for a rather intense experience.

"Dear weather gods, if you want to make it rain in Delhi, you can do so without the scary storms that sound like pralay," wrote one user on X.

Another tweeted, "Mad rain in Delhi rn, my backyard is battling for its surv...