The IMD said conditions are favourable for the monsoon’s advance into Uttar Pradesh over the next two days. A fresh spell of rain is likely to begin from June 30, with rainfall expected to increase gradually. Good rainfall is also forecast during the first week of July.

The IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in Bihar and Chhattisgarh, while heatwave conditions are expected to persist in Uttar Pradesh amid the southwest monsoon's gradual advancement.

Lucknow records max and minimum temp of 41.9 and 29.5 degrees Celsius respectively; relative humidity remains high at 70%

Monsoon is poised for a significant advance into northern states over the next five to six days, according to the IMD. Meanwhile, Delhi sweltered through its warmest morning in…

IMD forecasts monsoon's arrival in northern states within days, as Delhi and UP face extreme heat conditions.