Rainfall activity is likely to continue across parts of Chhattisgarh over the next two days, particularly in northern, central and western districts, with thunderstorms and lightning possible at some places. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast generally cloudy conditions with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers in Raipur on September 4 and 5, along with a warning for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning.
The weather conditions come as several parts of the state have already recorded significant rainfall. IMD data for September 3 showed 42.4 mm of rain at Durg, 22.2 mm at Raipur-Mana, 22 mm at Raipur-Labhandi and 22 mm at Raipur-Lalpur. Ambikapur recorded 7.4 mm, Bilaspur 6.7 mm and Rajnandgaon 12 mm during the observation period.
Rain Expected in Several Districts
According to the forecast, light to moderate rainfall may occur at some places in the state on Friday, with thunderstorms and lightning possible in some areas. Similar conditions may continue over the following couple of days, although rainfall activity is expected to gradually weaken later.
Raipur is also likely to remain cloudy, with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. The IMD forecast for Raipur-Mana puts the maximum temperature around 28°C and the minimum around 23°C on September 4, with similar rain and thunderstorm conditions expected on September 5.
Heavy Rain Recorded in Multiple Areas
Several locations across Chhattisgarh recorded moderate rainfall in the latest reporting period. Apart from Durg and Raipur, rainfall was also reported from Ambikapur, Pendra, Lakhanpur, Jagdalpur and other parts of the state.
The continued rainfall has also led to waterlogging in some urban and residential areas, while authorities and residents in vulnerable locations are keeping an eye on water levels in rivers, drains and reservoirs.
Teenager Swept Away in Korba
Meanwhile, a 15-year-old boy was swept away while bathing in the Hasdeo River at Kudurmāl in Korba district on Thursday morning. The incident reportedly occurred around 7 am in the Urga police station area.
The teenager was bathing near an anicut when he was caught in the strong water current. People present at the spot reportedly saw him being swept away and alerted others. Local residents and police subsequently began a search operation.
The search was continuing, according to the information available in the source material. Further details about the teenager and the rescue operation were not independently confirmed at the time of publication.
Waterlogging Reported in Ambikapur Area
Parts of Ambikapur have also experienced water accumulation following persistent rainfall. Areas including Kundla and Vasundhara Colony were reported to have witnessed waterlogging.
Rainwater also entered the Rajpur tehsil office, while roads in some residential areas were affected. Such incidents highlight the local impact of continued rainfall even when rainfall intensity varies significantly between districts.
Rainfall Deficit Remains Marginal
The source data puts Chhattisgarh's cumulative rainfall from June 1 to September 3 at 944.7 mm, against a normal of 962.6 mm for the period. This represents a deficit of around 17.9 mm, or approximately 2%.
The rainfall distribution, however, has been uneven. Balrampur recorded 1,433.1 mm during the period, described as 75% above normal, while Bemetara received 536.7 mm, around 39% below normal. This shows the substantial variation in rainfall between districts despite the relatively small statewide deficit.
Jagdalpur Warmest, Pendra Coolest
According to the latest IMD observations cited in the source data, Jagdalpur recorded the state's highest maximum temperature at 27.7°C, while Pendra recorded the lowest minimum temperature at 20.6°C. The figures reflect the cooler and cloudy conditions prevailing across several parts of the state.
With thunderstorms and lightning forecast in parts of the state, residents are advised to exercise caution during storms and avoid exposed locations when lightning activity is occurring.
