LUCKNOW, June 21 -- Unfavourable conditions for the advance of the southwest monsoon in Uttar Pradesh have led to a sharp rainfall imbalance across the state, with 34 of its 75 districts recording a large rainfall deficit between June 1 and June 21, according to the latest data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

The Regional Meteorological Centre, Lucknow, on Sunday said rainfall distribution remained highly uneven during the period. While only 16 districts received normal rainfall, 11 districts reported excess or large excess precipitation.

Among the districts recording large excess rainfall, defined as more than 60% above normal, were Agra (158%), Etah (146%), Sambhal (145%), Hathras (94%), Firozabad (85%), Muzaffarnagar ...