Chhattisgarh is likely to experience a change in weather today, with many regions expecting light to moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and the possibility of lightning. The weather department forecasts the formation of a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st, which could mark the beginning of the month with rainfall.
Rainfall was observed across several locations in the Durg and Bastar divisions during the last 24 hours, with some areas receiving heavy precipitation. The maximum temperature recorded in Durg was 31.6 degrees Celsius, and the minimum temperature in Pendra Road was 22 degrees Celsius.
Several weather systems influence the current weather pattern. A depression situated over south coastal Odisha is moving westward and is anticipated to weaken as it moves toward southern Odisha and Chhattisgarh. A trough of low pressure extends from south Odisha to Goa, passing through Telangana and north Karnataka at a height between 3.1 and 4.5 kilometers. Additionally, a cyclonic circulation might develop in the north Andaman Sea on September 30th, potentially contributing to a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st. This will likely enhance rainfall activity in Chhattisgarh.
The meteorological department has issued weather alerts for various districts. Orange alerts are in effect for Balod, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bemetara, and Kabirdham, forecasting moderate rainfall, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h). Yellow alerts have been issued for Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Kanker, Dhamtari, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Janjgir-Champa, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Korba, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur, signaling the possibility of rain and strong winds.
In Raipur, the state capital, the day is expected to be cloudy with a chance of rain and thunderstorms. The temperature is predicted to range from 24 to 31 degrees Celsius.