LUCKNOW, June 17 -- Even as the onset of southwest monsoon was yet to begin in the state, conditions were favourable for it to advance into parts of eastern Uttar Pradesh in the next two to three days, the weather department said on Monday. It issued a heavy rain warning for East UP.

While the rain deficit for the state was pegged at negative 46%, pre-monsoon rainfall activities remained normal in the state over the last 24 hours. Light to moderate rain with scattered thunderstorms was recorded at several places in western Uttar Pradesh and some in eastern parts as well, weathermen added.

Heavy to very heavy rainfall was also observed at some places. On the day, Bareilly received the highest rainfall of 149.4 mm, followed by 120 mm Kuch...