Bright sunshine and clear skies have returned to Lucknow, with a maximum temperature hovering around 35°C and minimum at 27°C. The city is enjoying a brief break from rain as the monsoon winds down. Meteorologists predict the monsoon may leave Uttar Pradesh by early October, with rain likely lasting until Dussehra.

While eastern UP continues to see light showers, the west remains dry. Rainfall for the season is 3% below normal, with a significant dip in September's precipitation. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly, increasing heat and humidity.

The weather forecast for the next few days shows clear skies in western UP, with light drizzles in the east starting September 23 and rain returning around September 25.