Lucknow, Aug. 13 -- Uttar Pradesh is likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next two to three days, according to the meteorological department. The forecast follows the formation of a low-pressure area over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal on August 13, and its expected movement inland.

So far, since June 1, the state has recorded 492.1 mm of rainfall against the normal 449.1 mm-showing a 10% surplus. While West UP has received 537.5 mm against a normal of 408.9 mm (a 31% excess), East UP has seen a slight deficit with 460.5 mm compared to the normal 477.8 mm (down by 4%).

According to the meteorological department, the monsoon is shifting southwards from its current position, and along with fav...