Chhattisgarh is anticipating a shift in weather patterns today, with the likelihood of light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms and potential lightning strikes in numerous districts. The meteorological department suggests that a low-pressure system is anticipated to develop in the Bay of Bengal on October 1st, potentially initiating the new month with wet conditions.
Over the last day, the Durg and Bastar divisions witnessed rainfall across various locations, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. The highest temperature recorded in Durg was 31.6 degrees Celsius, and the lowest temperature in Pendra Road was 22 degrees Celsius.
Synoptic systems play a crucial role in shaping the weather. A depression is positioned over south coastal Odisha, advancing towards the west, which could weaken as it approaches south Odisha and Chhattisgarh. A trough extends from south Odisha to Goa via Telangana and north Karnataka, reaching an altitude of 3.1 to 4.5 kilometers. Furthermore, a cyclonic circulation might form in the north Andaman Sea on September 30th, potentially fostering a low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal by October 1st. This is expected to intensify the rainfall across Chhattisgarh.
The authorities have issued both Orange and Yellow alerts for several districts. Orange alerts are in effect for Balod, Rajnandgaon, Durg, Bemetara, and Kabirdham, warning of moderate rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds (30-40 km/h). Yellow alerts have been declared 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, indicating the possibility of rain and strong winds.
In Raipur, the capital, the day is expected to be overcast, with a chance of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms. The temperature is projected to fluctuate between 24 and 31 degrees Celsius.