Monsoon activity has once again intensified in Chhattisgarh. According to the forecast from the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall is expected in the central and southern parts of the state for the next five days. Changes in the weather are anticipated due to the influence of the monsoon trough and cyclonic circulation. Specifically, some areas in the Sarguja division have been warned of moderate to heavy rainfall with thunderstorms.
In the last 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several places across all divisions of the state. The highest temperature was 33.5 degrees Celsius in Rajnandgaon, while the lowest temperature was 20.6 degrees Celsius in Durg.
**Weather in Raipur to Remain Changeable**
Cloudy skies are expected in the capital, Raipur, with the possibility of rain with thunderstorms throughout the day. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 33 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature around 26 degrees Celsius.
**Rainfall Alert Issued in These Districts**
The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert in most districts of the state, predicting light to moderate rainfall in Sukma, Bijapur, Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, Baloda Bazar, Janjgir-Champa, Raigarh, Bilaspur, Korba, Jashpur, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi, Durg, Bemetara, Kabirdham, Mungeli, Sarguja, Surajpur, Korea, and Balrampur.
**Synoptic System: Impact of Monsoon Trough and Cyclonic Circulation**
According to the Meteorological Department, the monsoon trough currently extends from Sriganganagar to Lucknow, Patna, and further to the northeast Bay of Bengal. Additionally, cyclonic circulation is active in eastern Uttar Pradesh and surrounding areas up to a height of 1.5 kilometers above sea level. This will also affect the weather in Chhattisgarh, leading to increased rainfall activity in the coming days.
**Relief from Rainfall for Farmers and the General Public**
This rainfall will bring relief to farmers and the general public who have been waiting for rain for a long time. However, people in areas with the potential for heavy rainfall are advised to be cautious.