Rainfall activity has reduced in Chhattisgarh for now, but weather conditions may change in the next two to three days as a low-pressure area is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal.

Weather conditions in Chhattisgarh are expected to change in the next two to three days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting an increase in rainfall activity from September 10.According to the weather department, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal around September 11. The system may influence weather patterns in Chhattisgarh and bring rainfall to several parts of the state.At present, monsoon activity remains weak across the state. However, scattered light rainfall has been reported in some areas during the last 24 hours.

Light rain recorded in some districts

During the previous 24 hours, Dharamjaigarh in Raigarh district recorded around 10 mm rainfall, while most other areas received light or very light showers.The highest temperature in the state was recorded in Rajnandgaon at 34.5°C. The lowest temperature was recorded at Pendra Road and Durg at 21.4°C.

Raipur weather forecast

In Raipur, the sky is expected to remain generally cloudy on September 9. The city may witness one or two spells of rain or thundershowers during the day.The maximum temperature in Raipur is likely to remain around 33°C, while the minimum temperature may stay near 26°C.

Chhattisgarh rainfall remains 6% below normal

The state has received around 952.2 mm (37.5 inches) rainfall between June 1 and September 8, against the normal rainfall of 1008.2 mm (39.7 inches) during the same period.This means rainfall in Chhattisgarh is currently around 6% below normal, which falls under the normal category as per weather department classification.However, rainfall distribution across districts has remained uneven.Out of the state’s 33 districts, around 18 districts have recorded below-normal rainfall, while 15 districts have received normal or above-normal rainfall.

Balrampur records highest surplus rainfall

Balrampur district has received the highest rainfall surplus so far. The district recorded 1442.3 mm rainfall, compared to the normal 864.1 mm, marking a 67% increase above normal.

Other districts with above-average rainfall include:

• Sarangarh-Bilaigarh: 35% above normal

• Mungeli: 26% above normal

• Raipur: 18% above normal

• Balodabazar and Narayanpur: 17% above normal

Bemetara faces biggest rainfall deficit

Bemetara has recorded the highest rainfall deficit in the state.The district received 540.4 mm rainfall against the normal 926.2 mm, resulting in a 42% shortage.

Other districts facing significant rainfall deficiency include:

• Kanker: 39% below normal

• Surguja: 39% below normal

• Jashpur: 35% below normal

• Kabirdham and Kondagaon: 22% below normal

The impact of the upcoming Bay of Bengal weather system will determine whether the rainfall deficit improves in the coming days.