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UP Monsoon Roars to Life: Widespread Showers Expected Till Aug 6
4 Aug
Summary
- Monsoon became active across Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
- Widespread light to moderate rainfall is expected until August 6.
- Several cities like Sitapur, Prayagraj, and Kanpur received significant rainfall.
Uttar Pradesh experienced the active phase of the monsoon on Monday, with light to moderate rainfall recorded across various parts of the state, including Lucknow. This active monsoon spell is anticipated to persist until August 6. Lucknow received substantial showers in the early morning and again in the evening, with temperatures hovering around 33.9 degrees Celsius and a high relative humidity.
Significant rainfall was reported in other cities, with Sitapur recording 80mm, while Prayagraj, Kanpur, and Mirzapur each received 60mm, and Varanasi saw 50mm. Meteorologists attribute the monsoon's resurgence to a shift in the trough line, which was positioned over Bikaner, Delhi, Lucknow, and Patna, along with a cyclonic circulation over south Uttar Pradesh.
