India, March 17 -- LUCKNOW Light rain and thundershowers were reported at isolated places over both the meteorological divisions of Uttar Pradesh in the last 24 hours. Hailstorm occurred at isolated places (Gorakhpur and Basti) over eastern Uttar Pradesh, bringing some relief from the rising temperature.

Lucknowites woke up to a thundery development followed by light rain that turned weather pleasant in the first half. Maximum and minimum temperature in Lucknow was 33.1 and 19 degrees Celsius respectively.

Gentle breeze swept the city in the morning and later in the evening. A number of locals came out of their homes to enjoy a cup of tea with bun and butter at their favourite stalls.

Meanwhile, air quality index (AQI) in Lucknow, Kanp...