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**Uttar Pradesh Braces for Break in Monsoon Activity, Slight Respite from Heavy Rains Expected**

**Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh –** Residents of Uttar Pradesh can expect a temporary reprieve from the recent heavy rainfall as monsoon activity is predicted to weaken over the next three to four days, starting August 18th. While some areas may experience light showers and thunderstorms, widespread heavy rainfall is not anticipated in the immediate future.

The change in weather patterns is attributed to a shift in the monsoon trough due to a low-pressure area forming over the Bay of Bengal, drawing the monsoon line southwards. This weakening of the monsoon’s grip on the state will likely lead to a rise in temperatures and increased humidity, as has already been observed in several districts.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Lucknow, light rain and thunderstorms are possible in isolated areas of both western and eastern Uttar Pradesh on August 18th. Cities including Meerut, Ghaziabad, Muzaffarnagar, Shamli, Saharanpur, and Bulandshahr in the west, and Varanasi, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Jaunpur, Ballia, and Mirzapur in the east could see these isolated showers.

“There is no forecast of heavy rainfall anywhere in Uttar Pradesh for the next 72 hours,” stated senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh of IMD Lucknow.

While August 19th and 20th may bring scattered light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms in both regions, a more significant change is expected around August 21st. The IMD has issued a heavy rain alert for some parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh on this day, potentially signaling a return of stronger monsoon activity.

The department forecasts that relief from the humidity and heat could arrive around August 22nd and 23rd, with the possibility of heavy rainfall across many parts of the state.

For the next four days, however, no specific weather warnings have been issued for any district. Residents are advised to stay updated on weather forecasts and plan accordingly.

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