As the State is in the grip of intense heat wave, there is no respite from the sweltering heat with temperature is soaring up every day. According to the Regional Meteorological Department, the day time temperature can touch to 44 to 45 degree in a couple of days in the State.
In Raipur the day temperature is already hovering around 42 to 43 degrees Celsius. According to the reports reaching here from various parts of the State, people began to remain indoors rather than venturing out under the scorching heat giving an almost a deserted look at many city roads across the State after the first half of the day until evening. Even the night temperature too has gone up alarmingly forcing people in villages to sleep in the open. Similarly, fans and coolers too have become ineffective leaving people to sweat out as there is no immediate respite to the rising temperature.
The Meteorological Department has also cautioned the people about the rising mercury saying, the day temperature would touch 44 to 45 degree in many places in the State during the next couple of days. Meanwhile people were also seen taking protection from the scorching heat covering their faces with cloth and drinking water and cold drinks to protect themselves from the heat. With the temperature rising, doctors are also suggesting people take extra precaution to avoid heat strokes and sunburns. To avoid these problems people should make it a point to drink lots of water before stepping out into the sun or drink fruit juices. Besides, they should keep their heads covered to avoid heat strokes.