New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- A series of lightning struck the US Capitol building and Empire State Building on New Year's Eve on Tuesday, with many on social media wondering if it hints at an "omen". Several videos of the lightening surfaced on X on Wednesday. Social media reactions came ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th president of the United States on January 20.

"The US Capitol, World Trade Center, and Empire State Building were all struck by lightning tonight, on the final evening of 2024. Feels like an omen. I wonder what God is telling us," an user posted on X.

Another post read, "US Capitol Building struck by lightning as we close out 2024 and head into 2025. God is sending us a message."

"The US Capitol Building was str...