The monsoon has become active throughout Chhattisgarh, bringing the prospect of rain to numerous districts today. The weather department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for the Sarguja division. The forecast also includes the likelihood of intense rainfall, accompanied by strong winds and lightning, in districts such as Raipur, Bilaspur, Rajnandgaon, Balod, Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, Kanker, and others.
The minimum temperature in Raipur was 25.8 degrees Celsius, and the maximum was 31.1 degrees Celsius. The meteorological department predicts that these weather patterns will persist for the next three days. The public has been urged to stay indoors during the rain and avoid seeking shelter under trees or in open areas.
Incessant rain in the Jashpur region has led to overflowing rivers and streams.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is anticipated in the Sarguja division in northern Chhattisgarh over the next day. Jashpur district has experienced continuous rainfall for the past 60 hours, accumulating 468.7 mm of rain. This has caused rivers like Ib, Dorki, Lava, Maini, and Kapri to swell, and the resulting flooding has obstructed movement in several areas.