LUCKNOW, Oct. 28 -- Several districts of Uttar Pradesh continued to witness unseasonal rainfall for the second consecutive day on Tuesday, under the influence of severe cyclonic storm Montha active over the Bay of Bengal.

According to the India meteorological department (IMD), the spell of rain led to a sharp dip in day temperatures across much of the state, with readings in most observatories falling below the 30 degree Celsius mark. Etawah recorded the lowest maximum temperature at 20 degree Celsius, while Hardoi followed at 21 degree Celsius -- both around 10 notches below normal.

In Lucknow, overnight rain accompanied by strong winds and an overcast sky brought a distinct nip in the air. The city recorded the maximum temperature at ...