LUCKNOW, March 30 -- Lucknow is likely to witness mainly clear skies turning partly cloudy, with chances of thunder and light rain by evening or night, on Monday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to be around 36degC and 20degC, respectively, stated the meteorological department on Sunday. On Sunday, Lucknow recorded a rise in temperatures, with the maximum reaching 35.7degC and the minimum 20degC. A day earlier, on Saturday, the temperatures were lower at 33.3degC and 19degC, respectively. Over the eastern UP, rain or thundershowers are very likely at isolated places and at a few places over West UP, according to state forecast. The met department has also warned of thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in East UP, while West UP may experience stronger winds of 40-50 kmph, gusting up to 60 kmph, at isolated locations. Senior scientist Atul Kumar Singh said that with the previous Western Disturbance having fully dissipated and clear weather prevailing across most parts of the state-except the northwestern region-maximum temperatures rose by 2-3degC on Sunday. He said that under this influence, rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds is expected across the state until March 31, which may cause a 3-5degC drop in maximum temperatures. Thereafter, as rainfall activity subsides from April 1, temperatures are likely to rise again by 2-4degC. On Sunday, Jhansi was the hottest place at 39.1degC, followed by Agra at 39degC and Prayagraj at 38.9degC....