The maximum temperature of Chhattisgarh is hovering around 40 to 44 degrees celsius these days; but it is yet to receive the heat waves stated Meteorological Centre, Raipur, Director Ml Sahu on Monday.
He informed that heat waves would hit the State around second or third week of May.
Asked about the rising temperature, he said, “The present rise in temperature is due to the north-west winds blowing from Rajasthan.”
The Met Director said showers are also expected during the next 24 hours.
According to a report of the Meteorological Centre, the maximum temperature of Raipur will remain around 43 degrees celsius. The city recorded cloud cover of 50 percent on Monday. Bilaspur recorded maximum temperature with 44.5 degrees celsius followed by 43.7 degrees celsius in Raipur and 43.6 degrees celsius in Durg.