DRY weather conditions continued across Chhattisgarh, while cold wave conditions were reported in isolated pockets of State. According to the Meteorological Centre, Raipur, a cold wave was observed in parts of the Surguja and Durg divisions. On Thursday, Raipur recorded a maximum temperature of 27.7°C, which was close to normal, while the minimum temperature settled at 12.4°C, about one degree below normal.

 

Humidity levels ranged between 61 per cent in the morning and 43 per cent in the evening. No rainfall was recorded anywhere in the State during past 24 hours. Across the State, Durg reported the highest maximum temperature at 28.4°C, which was around one degree higher than normal. Ambikapur recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 3.5°C, indicating intense cold conditions in the northern region.

 

Jagdalpur also experienced a sharp drop in night temperature, remaining significantly below normal. Weather officials stated that a western disturbance persists over north Punjab and nearby areas at upper atmospheric levels. In addition, strong subtropical westerly jet stream winds are prevailing over north India, which are contributing to the cold conditions over Chhattisgarh.For Friday, dry weather is likely to prevail across the State.

 

However, cold wave conditions may continue in isolated pockets of north and central Chhattisgarh over the next two days. Residents in these areas have been advised to take necessary precautions against cold weather, especially during night and early morning hours. For Raipur city, haze is likely to occur on January 9.

 

The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to remain around 28°C and 12°C respectively. The Met Department has indicated that no significant weather system is expected after the next two days, and overall conditions are likely to remain stable, with cold nights continuing in several parts of the State.