India, July 24 -- LUCKNOW The low pressure area created in the Bay of Bengal due to tropical cyclone 'Wipha' is likely to trigger rainfall in various parts of UP from Friday onwards, notified the weatherman.

There is a possibility of heavy rainfall in Sonbhadra and surrounding areas and chance of thunder/lightening in some parts of the state. Lucknow can receive rainfall on Saturday along with several parts of the state, said senior scientist at Lucknow Meteorological department, Mohammad Danish.

"From Friday, rainfall is likely to begin in eastern and western parts of UP, and in Lucknow from Saturday onwards. It is likely to last for over three-four days," he said.

"Due to the advancement of low pressure area formed over North Bay of ...