LUCKNOW, May 15 -- Friday is going to be hot in Lucknow with the maximum temperature expected to hit 44 degrees Celsius, the Indian Meteorological Department's forecast read.

Scientists at the IMD also forecast rain in certain parts of the state, in three days' time, even though temperatures have climbed to heatwave-like conditions in many districts, particularly in the East.

Regarding the possibility of rain in the capital, a Met office official said, "It is possible that Lucknow will also get light showers, but a stronger confirmation on this can only be given after judging the weather conditions over the next two days."

After charting 42.4deg C on Thursday, with loo making its presence felt in the capital, the highest maximum temper...