LUCKNOW, Aug. 9 -- Uttar Pradesh received exceptionally heavy rainfall between August 1 and 7, recording about 103% above the normal levels. According to the data from the Lucknow Meteorological department, the state received 104.1 mm of rain against the usual 51.4 mm for this period-more than double its average weekly rainfall.

East Uttar Pradesh recorded 98 mm of rain against normal 51.5 mm, a surplus of 90%, while West UP received 112.9 mm of rain against the normal 51.4 mm-an excess of 120%.

Meteorological officials said these figures are expected to hold, as conditions remain favourable for the monsoon, with the state likely to receive average or above-average rainfall by the end of September.

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