CHHATTISGARH continues to experience intense summer conditions with dry weather prevailing across State on Friday, according to the Meteorological Centre, Raipur. No rainfall was recorded in the past 24 hours, and temperatures remain above normal in most regions. Raipur recorded a maximum temperature of 43.4°C, which is 3 degrees above normal, while the minimum temperature stood at 25.9°C, slightly above average. Other parts of the state also reported high temperatures, with Bilaspur at 43.6°C and Durg at 42.8°C.

 

The highest temperature in State was recorded at 44.5°C in Rajnandgaon, while the lowest minimum temperature was noted at 20.5°C in Ambikapur. Humidity levels remained low, ranging between 36 percent in the morning and 21 per cent in the evening, while wind speed stayed around 1 kmph.

 

The sky remained partly cloudy, contributing to continued heat discomfort. The weather department has forecast dry conditions to continue, with a possibility of heatwave conditions at isolated places. Over the next 48 hours, maximum temperatures may rise by 1 to 2 degrees, after which no major change is expected for the following three days. For Raipur city, the forecast for April 25 indicates a heatwave, with temperatures likely to hover around 44°C during the day and 28°C at night. Authorities have advised residents to take precautions, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, and stay hydrated during the ongoing heat conditions