LUCKNOW, July 11 -- Despite Friday's 18.6 mm rain, the deficit in Lucknow is pegged at 30%. With little rain here, the humidity level has increased to 93%. Since June 1, the state capital received only 110.2 mm rainfall against a normal of 158.3 mm.

Currently, the southwest monsoon is concentrated largely in South UP and Vindhyachal region, Met officials said. And they are hopeful that in about a few days, rainfall activity will increase in Lucknow and adjoining areas.

The forecast for Lucknow is partly cloudy sky with possibility of thunder development and light rain on Saturday. The maximum and minimum temperature will be around 36 and 28 degrees Celsius, respectively. The IMD has issued a warning of thunderstorms accompanied with lig...