Chhattisgarh Weather Forecast: Heavy Rainfall and Alerts Issued

Today, Chhattisgarh is anticipated to experience another shift in weather, with many districts expected to receive significant rainfall. The forecast includes light to moderate showers accompanied by thunderstorms and the potential for lightning in certain areas. The meteorological department projects the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st, suggesting a rainy start to the new month. In the preceding 24 hours, the Durg and Bastar divisions witnessed rainfall in several locations, with some areas experiencing heavy rainfall. Durg recorded a maximum temperature of 31.6 degrees Celsius, while Pendra Road recorded a minimum of 22 degrees Celsius. According to weather scientists, a depression area is situated over south coastal Odisha and is advancing westward. This system is anticipated to weaken as it progresses towards south Odisha and Chhattisgarh. Furthermore, a trough extends from south Odisha to Goa, passing through Telangana and north Karnataka, ranging in altitude from 3.1 to 4.5 kilometers. There is a possibility of a cyclonic circulation forming in the North Andaman Sea on September 30th, which could lead to the development of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st. This could intensify rainfall activities across Chhattisgarh. The weather department has issued alerts for numerous districts. An orange alert is in effect for Balod, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bemetara, and Kabirdham, with predictions of moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h). A yellow alert has been issued for Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Kanker, Dhamtari, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Janjgir-Champa, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Korba, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur, indicating the likelihood of rain and strong winds. In Raipur, the capital city, expect cloudy skies today with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. The temperature is likely to fluctuate between 24 and 31 degrees Celsius.