Staff Reporter :
Weather conditions across Chhattisgarh have turned slightly unstable, with light rainfall and hail reported at isolated places, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures across State. According to the Meteorological Centre in Raipur, the maximum temperature in State remained below normal on Thursday. Durg recorded the highest temperature at 36.4°C, while the lowest minimum temperature of 17.1°C was also reported from the region. Light rain activity was observed in parts of Bastar and Jagdalpur. The Weather Department has indicated that the current conditions are influenced by cyclonic circulations over parts of Madhya Pradesh and coastal Andhra Pradesh, along with a trough extending across central India. These systems are contributing to cloud formation and instability. For the next 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall is expected at a few places in State.
There is also a warning of thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds reaching speeds of 40 to 50 kmph at isolated locations. Hail activity may also occur in some areas.
light... In Raipur, the sky is expected to remain partly cloudy with chances of rain or thunderstorm. The maximum temperature is likely to be around 34°C, while the minimum may hover near 21°C. Over the next few days, no major change in maximum temperatures is expected initially, but a gradual rise of 3 to 5 degrees Celsius is likely later in the week.
The Weather Department has advised people to remain cautious during thunderstorms and follow safety measures.