Weather conditions in Chhattisgarh are unfavorable due to a weather system in the Bay of Bengal. The state is likely to experience heavy rainfall today. The Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rainfall in the southern region of Chhattisgarh for the next two days, with a potential decrease in rain intensity thereafter.
Rainfall was recorded across most of the state in the past 24 hours, with some areas experiencing heavy to very heavy downpours. The Raipur, Durg, and Bastar divisions saw the most significant rainfall. Bilaspur recorded a maximum temperature of 32.6 degrees Celsius. Gobra Nawapara and Rajim received 14-14 cm of rainfall, Arang 13 cm, Patan, Mandir Hasaud, Gunderdehi, Balod, and Mohla 11-11 cm, Baloda Bazar and Khadgaon 10-10 cm, Dhamtari, Pallari, Daundi, Audhi, Bhakhara, Pakhanjur, and Gurur 9-9 cm, and Mana-Raipur Airport, Antagarh, Manpur, Bhilai, Pithora, Magarlod, Mahasamund, and Raipur city 8-8 cm.
Other areas, including Chhura, Kurud, Nerharpura, Labhandih, Dharsiva, Orchha, Kasdol, Kukrel, Chhotedongar, Charama, Lawan, Mainpur, and Komakhan received 7-7 cm, while Bhanupratappur, Makdi, Kharora, Dungrikondal, Ghidhauri Tundra, Ahivara, Arjunda, Kutru, Kanker, and Simga recorded 6-6 cm. Most other locations saw less than 6 cm of rainfall.
Alerts: The Meteorological Department has issued an orange alert for Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, and Gariaband for the next three hours, indicating medium rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h). A yellow alert is in effect for Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Durg, Bemetara, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur, signaling the possibility of moderate rainfall.
Raipur’s forecast: Raipur is expected to have a cloudy sky today, with the possibility of rain, thunderstorms, and lightning. Temperatures are projected to range from 24 to 32 degrees Celsius.