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**Uttar Pradesh Braces for Rainfall as Monsoon Regains Momentum**
**Lucknow, UP** – Residents of Uttar Pradesh can expect relief from the recent heat and humidity as the monsoon is poised to make a comeback. The Meteorological Department has forecast significant rainfall, starting Friday, particularly in the Purvanchal (eastern) and southeastern regions of the state.
The anticipated rainfall is expected to continue for the next three to four days, gradually extending westward across UP. Lighter to moderate showers are also predicted for the Terai region.
Lucknow, the state capital, has been experiencing a prolonged dry spell. While some cloud cover was observed on Wednesday, it provided little respite from the intense heat. However, weather officials indicate that conditions are favorable for rainfall in Lucknow starting Friday.
“A low-pressure area is forming in the Bay of Bengal,” explained Atul Kumar Singh, a senior scientist at the Zonal Meteorological Center. “Its influence will create conditions for rain in Lucknow on Friday, leading to a drop in temperature.”
On Wednesday, Lucknow recorded a maximum temperature of 37.3 degrees Celsius, 3.7 degrees above normal, and a minimum temperature of 28.9 degrees Celsius, 3.2 degrees above normal. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and take necessary precautions during the expected rainfall.
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