LUCKNOW, Jan. 20 -- A western disturbance brought relief from the cold wave across Uttar Pradesh on Monday, with night temperatures nearly doubling within 24 hours at several places.

"Under the influence of a western disturbance that led to a change in wind direction and cloud presence, scattered rainfall occurred in some parts of the state last night. This resulted in an average increase of 4 to 6degC in night temperatures at various locations and a decrease in fog density," said Atul Kumar Singh, a senior scientist at Lucknow met office.

The state capital saw the minimum temperature jump from 6.4 to 11.6degC, while Hardoi recorded 8degC against 3.5degC the previous day. Fursatganj recorded 9.5degC on Monday, up from 3.7degC. Bahraich ...