Weather Update: Dry weather conditions in Chhattisgarh are leading to an increase in perceived heat. Temperatures in several cities across the state remain above normal. Meanwhile, the Meteorological Department has indicated a potential change in weather for some parts of the state. Rain accompanied by thunderstorms is possible in one or two locations in southern Chhattisgarh. Additionally, some areas may experience strong winds blowing at speeds of 30 to 40 kilometers per hour.
What will the weather be like in Raipur?
According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, the sky in the capital, Raipur, is expected to remain mostly clear during the day on October 16. There is a possibility of partly cloudy skies by the afternoon or evening. The maximum temperature in the city is expected to be around 34°C, while the minimum temperature is likely to hover around 23°C.
Temperatures in Raipur above normal
According to the Meteorological Department, the weather across the state remained dry on Thursday. In the capital, Raipur, a maximum temperature of 33.4°C was recorded—1.1°C above normal. The minimum temperature was 24.4°C, which is 2.3°C higher than the seasonal average.
The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Pendra Road, at 18.2°C. Meanwhile, Ambikapur recorded a minimum temperature of 18.8°C.
Temperature status in major cities
Maximum temperatures in major cities across Chhattisgarh ranged between 31°C and 33°C. The maximum temperature was 32°C in Mana Airport and Bilaspur, 32.9°C in Jagdalpur, and 31.2°C in Durg.
Possibility of rain over the next two days
According to the Meteorological Department, rain accompanied by thunderstorms is possible in one or two places in southern Chhattisgarh. There is a chance of light to moderate rainfall in some parts of the state over the next two days. While current rainfall activity is limited, some areas may see a shift in weather conditions. Monsoon Withdraws from the Entire Country; These Weather Systems Remain Active
The Meteorological Department has announced that the southwest monsoon withdrew from the entire country on October 15. However, the influence of certain weather systems means that the possibility of rain still persists.
Currently, a trough extends from the southern coast of Tamil Nadu to the northwestern Bay of Bengal, near the coast of Odisha. Additionally, another trough exists, stretching from Uttar Pradesh to the Arabian Sea and passing through Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Under the influence of these weather systems, some parts of the region may experience cloudy skies, rainfall, and strong winds.
