The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Raipur, has confirmed that the monsoon has become active across Chhattisgarh, with several regions already receiving moderate to heavy rainfall. According to the weather department, rainfall activity is expected to increase, particularly in Surguja and Bilaspur divisions, where isolated heavy showers were recorded in the last 24 hours. Durg recorded the highest temperature at 31.2°C, while Pendra Road remained the coolest at 22.2°C. The weather summary also revealed significant rainfall in Pratappur (9 cm), Darri (7 cm), and Premnagar (6 cm), among other regions. Most of State experienced overcast skies, with humidity levels between 70% to 95%, indicating high moisture content in the atmosphere. IMD’s forecast suggests that on Saturday, many parts of Chhattisgarh will witness light to moderate rain.

 

However, isolated areas may experience heavy rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning. The local forecast for Raipur city predicts a generally cloudy sky with the possibility of rain or thundershowers. The maximum and minimum temperatures are expected to hover around 31°C and 25°C respectively. Weather experts have attributed this surge in monsoonal activity to an east-west trough extending from southwest Rajasthan to Bangladesh, passing through East Rajasthan, North Madhya Pradesh, North Jharkhand, and Gangetic West Bengal. This trough lies approximately 5.8 kilometers above sea level and is tilted southwards.

 

Additionally, a new upper-air cyclonic circulation is expected to develop over the northern Bay of Bengal and coastal Bangladesh and West Bengal around June 29. This may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area, further enhancing rainfall activity in the coming days. Over the next five days, widespread rainfall with isolated heavy showers is likely in the districts of Surguja division. However, South and Central Chhattisgarh may see a slight reduction in rainfall intensity over the next three days before conditions intensify again. The weather department