IMD Warns Of Heavy Rain, Lightning, And Gusty Winds Across Central And Northern Districts

The Southwest Monsoon continues to be intensely active across Chhattisgarh, delivering widespread light to moderate showers over the past 24 hours. Building on this momentum, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather alert predicting continuous heavy rainfall across multiple districts over the next 48 hours. Central and Northern Chhattisgarh are expected to bear the main brunt of this active spell, accompanied by severe thunderstorms, localized lightning, and strong gusty winds. Regional authorities have urged citizens to exercise heightened caution and avoid sheltering under trees or remaining in open fields during severe weather activity.Key Monsoon Systems Driving Downpours: New Low-Pressure Formation Expected In Next 24 HoursSenior meteorologists attribute the active rainfall across Chhattisgarh to a well-defined monsoon trough stretching from Jaisalmer through southwest Rajasthan, Kota, Guna, Sidhi, Daltonganj, and extending directly into the northeast Bay of Bengal. Concurrently, an upper-air cyclonic circulation persists over northern Gangetic West Bengal and neighboring Bangladesh. Weather experts project that a new low-pressure area will form in this exact region within the next 24 hours, further escalating monsoon intensity and spreading heavy precipitation across Central India. Over the last 24 hours, Dharamjaigarh recorded the state's highest rainfall at 30 mm, followed by 20 mm each in Lailunga, Korba, Kapu, and Kharsia.Regional Temperature Dynamics And Forecast For Raipur: Seasonal Deficit Stands Within Normal RangeDespite continuous cloud cover, temperature levels across Chhattisgarh remain comfortable, with Raipur and Durg recording the state's maximum temperature at 30.8°C over the past 24 hours, while Pendra Road logged the lowest minimum temperature at 21°C. For the capital city of Raipur, forecasts indicate overcast skies alongside one or two spells of rain or thundershowers, with temperatures hovering between 31°C and 24°C. State-wide cumulative rainfall since June 1 remains officially within the IMD's normal classification, tracking just 18 percent below the long-term seasonal average, which falls well inside acceptable meteorological thresholds.