Chhattisgarh Weather Alert: Storms and Rain to Lash State for Two Days

IMD issues Chhattisgarh weather alert for thunderstorms and gusty winds up to 50 km/h, with temperatures set to rise 2–3 degrees after the spell passes.

Storm System Hits Chhattisgarh

Chhattisgarh is bracing for rough weather over the next two days as the India Meteorological Department has issued a fresh alert for thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across the state. The warning has been triggered by an active meteorological system, with a trough line — a zone of atmospheric low pressure — stretching from eastern Uttar Pradesh down to southern Tamil Nadu. Residents, particularly in open areas, have been urged to exercise caution as conditions deteriorate.

What the Alert Covers

The Chhattisgarh weather alert puts the state on notice for two consecutive days of rough weather, even as parts of the region continue to record above-normal temperatures. According to the state meteorological department, winds of 40 to 50 kilometres per hour are expected to accompany the storm activity. Isolated hailstorm incidents cannot be ruled out, especially in rain-fed agricultural districts.

Rainfall Recorded Across Districts

In the 24-hour period preceding the alert, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at several locations across the state. As per meteorological data cited in the source document, areas including Kapu, Pendra Road, Pasan, Kunkuri, Tamnar, Korba, and Khadgaon each recorded rainfall between 10 and 20 millimetres. The distribution, while uneven, signals a pre-monsoon pattern that meteorologists say is broadly consistent with April norms in central India.

Temperatures: No Major Shift Yet

Despite the storm activity, maximum temperatures have not shown a dramatic decline. The highest maximum in the state was recorded at Rajnandgaon at 37.5 degrees Celsius, while Ambikapur logged the lowest minimum at 18.4 degrees Celsius. In the state capital Raipur, the maximum temperature is expected around 38 degrees Celsius and the minimum at approximately 26 degrees Celsius, according to officials.

Cyclonic Circulation Driving the System

Two upper-air cyclonic circulations are currently influencing weather patterns in the region — one active over northeast Vidarbha and another near Odisha, both operating at roughly 0.9 kilometres altitude. Sources indicated it is these systems, in combination with the Bay of Bengal trough line, that are generating the conditions for localised storms and gusty squalls across the state.

Temperature Rise Expected After Spell

The meteorological department noted that temperatures are likely to fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius over the next three days as the storm system moves through. After that, conditions are expected to stabilise and heat is likely to build again. Forecasters say this pattern — brief storm relief followed by a return to elevated temperatures — is characteristic of Chhattisgarh's typical pre-monsoon behaviour in April.

Farmers and Authorities on Alert

Farmers in rain-fed agricultural zones have been informally advised to secure standing crops ahead of any hailstorm activity. State disaster management authorities are on standby to respond to storm-related incidents as and when they arise. The public has been advised to avoid open fields, tall trees, and exposed areas during afternoon and evening hours when storm development is most likely.

Raipur Outlook This Week

For Raipur, the regional forecast calls for partly cloudy skies with a possibility of thunder and light showers in the coming days. Temperatures are expected to remain near seasonal averages before gradually climbing once the Chhattisgarh weather alert is lifted and the current meteorological system clears the region.