There is going to be a change in the weather in Chhattisgarh in the next three days. According to the Meteorological Department, a yellow alert has been issued today (April 6). At the same time, Orange Alert has been issued on 7-8 April. During this period, there is a possibility of light rain, hailstorm and thunderstorm along with thunder at one or two places in the state.
According to the Meteorological Department, the day temperature in the state is likely to drop by 2 to 4 degrees in the next 3 days. Raipur was the hottest in the state on Friday. The day temperature here was 41.4 degrees. The day temperature in Rajnandgaon was 41.3 degrees. In Durg, Bilaspur and Jagdalpur the day temperature has also crossed 40 degrees.
Chance of rain on 7-8 April
There are chances of light to moderate rain in all divisions of the state including Raipur on April 7 and 8. An alert has also been issued regarding thunderstorms and hailstorm at one or two places.
Temperature crosses 40 degrees in these districts
The maximum temperature in 5 districts of Chhattisgarh has crossed 40 degrees. The day’s temperature in Raipur was 41.5 degrees. The maximum temperature recorded was 41.3 degrees in Rajnandgaon, 40.6 degrees in Durg, 40.6 degrees in Bilaspur and 40.3 degrees in Jagdalpur.
Night temperature started increasing
Along with the maximum temperature, the minimum temperature is also continuously increasing in the state. The night temperature has now started reaching beyond 25 degrees. The night temperature in Raipur was recorded at 26.9 degrees on Friday. At the same time, the temperature was recorded at 27 degrees in Rajnandgaon, 25.6 degrees in Jagdalpur, 24.6 degrees in Durg and 24 degrees in Bilaspur.
day temperature in cities
| City | maximum temperature | difference from normal |
| Raipur | 41.5 degrees | +3 degrees |
| Raipur (Mana) | 41.4 degrees | +3 degrees |
| Bilaspur | 40.6 degrees | +1 degree |
| Ambikapur | 37.4 degrees | +2 degrees |
| Pendra | 38.3 degrees | +3 degrees |
| Durg | 40.6 | +1 degree |
| Jagdalpur | 40.3 degrees | +1 degree |
Take these precautions in case of thunder, lightning and hailstorm
- After hearing thunder, go indoors or stay in a safe place.
- If no shelter is available, squat down immediately.
- Don’t stay around trees.
- Do not use electrical/electronic equipment.
- Stay away from power lines.
Ways to avoid heat
- Keep consuming water and fluids.
- If not necessary, do not go out in the sun, especially between 12 noon and 4 pm.
- Wear light colored cotton clothes.
- Make the person affected by heat stroke lie down in a cool place in the shade. Wipe it with a wet cloth, wash the body frequently. Pour normal temperature water on the head.
