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 UP 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. From June 1 to August 8-the span from the monsoon's onset to Friday (August 8)- Uttar Pradesh recorded 10% surplus rainfall. The state has so far received 457.2 mm of rain against the normal 416.4 mm. While East UP logged 427.6 mm against normal 443.7 mm, marking a slight 4% deficit, West UP drenched with 499.5 mm against the normal 378.3 mm, a 32% excess. In the past 24 hours, the state capital received 22.5 mm of rain against the normal 4.4 mm-411% above average. Overall, this monsoon season (from June 1 till August 8-Friday), Lucknow recorded 381.1 mm of rainfall compared to the normal 370.1 mm, a modest excess of 3%. Lucknow received 9 mm of rain on Friday. Banda witnessed a remarkable 94% surplus rainfall this season, recording 816.2 mm of rain against the normal 419.8 mm, followed by Chitrakoot with 765.7 mm against the normal 432.2 mm, a 77% excess. Pratapgarh received 606 mm compared to the normal 414.9 mm, registering a 46% surplus. The forecast for UP predicts rain and thundershowers at many places, with a warning of heavy rain at isolated locations. Thunderstorms accompanied by lightning are also likely at some spots....