The weather in Uttar Pradesh is pleasant these days. It is raining continuously in many districts including the capital Lucknow. Heavy rain was recorded at many places on Thursday as well. According to the Meteorological Department, today i.e. on August 8, there may be heavy rain with thunder and lightning in some parts of western UP and most of the districts of eastern UP.
Today (August 8), there is a possibility of heavy rain in Banda, Chitrakoot, Kaushambi, Prayagraj, Fatehpur, Pratapgarh, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur, Chandauli, Varanasi, Bhadohi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Ballia and Etah. Apart from this, there may be heavy rain in Farrukhabad, Kannauj, Kanpur Nagar, Kanpur Dehat, Unnao, Rae Bareli, Saharanpur, Aligarh, Mathura, Hathras, Kasganj and Agra. There is also a possibility of heavy rain in Firozabad, Mainpuri, Auraiya, Bijnor, Amroha, Moradabad, Rampur, Sambhal, Badaun, Jalaun, Hamirpur and Mahoba.
According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon trough (trough line) has shifted northwards from its normal position and is now passing through the Terai areas of the state. Apart from this, the cyclonic circulation formed in Gangetic West Bengal and North Odisha and the active western disturbance in North-West India are increasing the intensity of rain. Due to these reasons, heavy to very heavy rains may occur in many districts of the state on August 8.
Due to the moisture coming from the Arabian Sea, another round of heavy rainfall is expected in many districts. However, there may be a slight decrease in rainfall on 9th and 10th August, which will provide relief to the people. But from 11th August, torrential rains are expected to start once again in the Terai regions.
Lucknow will be cloudy on August 8 and moderate rain is expected. The continuous rain will bring down the temperature and the weather will remain cool. People will get relief from the humid heat.
The Meteorological Department has advised people to be cautious during rains and avoid unnecessary travel in waterlogged areas. In case of heavy rains, it is also important to maintain distance from river banks and landslide prone areas.
