LUCKNOW, March 17 -- A fresh spell of rainfall is expected in the state from March 19 to 22 due to an approaching western disturbance, the weatherman said on Monday.

Influenced by a western disturbance centered over northern Punjab and a cyclonic circulation situated over southern Haryana-and resulting from the interaction of westerly and easterly winds in the northern parts of the state-the spell of intermittent rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms over the past two days in the northern Terai regions and adjoining central districts has now ceased.

Consequently, a significant rise in temperatures has been recorded across most parts of the state. Continuing this trend, and in the absence of any active weather system until March 18, the ...