CHHATTISGARH continues to experience intense summer conditions, with dry weather prevailing across State, according to the Meteorological Centre, Raipur. The weather report indicates no rainfall activity in the past 24 hours, while temperatures remain significantly above normal. Raipur recorded a maximum temperature of 42.8°C, which is 3.4 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 29.2°C, also 4.2 degrees higher than average. The highest temperature in the state was recorded at 44.0°C in Rajnandgaon, whereas the lowest minimum temperature was observed at 21.0°C in Ambikapur.

 

Other cities such as Bilaspur, Durg, Jagdalpur and Pendra Road also reported high temperatures, indicating widespread heat conditions. Humidity levels remained low, with 32 percent recorded in the morning and 25 per cent in the evening. Wind speed was around 2 kmph, and the sky remained mostly clear, contributing to rising heat discomfort. The weather department has warned that heatwave conditions are likely to occur in isolated pockets of Bilaspur, Raipur and Durg divisions over the next two days. However, no major change in maximum temperatures is expected during this period. For Raipur city, the forecast for April 18 suggests a mainly clear sky, with maximum and minimum temperatures likely to remain around 43°C and 27°C respectively. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, avoid exposure to extreme heat and stay hydrated during the ongoing heatwave conditions