It continued to drizzle throughout the day here after Sunday evening’s downpour making the weather pleasant for the citizens. The temperature which was soaring to 44 degree Celsius just a day earlier has dipped to 39.3 degree Celsius which was three degrees below the normal.
According to the Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature also went down by four degrees Celsius due to rainfall on Sunday. Rainfall measuring 22.33 mm had been recorded in Raipur during the past 24 hours. Weatherman predicted that similar weather will continue for couple of days and the sky will remain partly cloudy with possibility of rain or thunderstorm.
The sudden change in weather delighted citizens who were reeling under intense heat waves. The markets which had few customers during day time became vibrant and witnessed a good turnout. Similarly, the roads which remained deserted during day time had good traffic and movement of people.People thanked the rain god for the downpour and overcast clouds. “The weather is lovely. The overcast cloud and cool breeze have set the perfect mood for relaxation,” said Abhay, a student who went out to enjoy the drizzle with his friends.
Similar conditions were reported from across the State after the rainfall on Sunday except in Champa where the maximum temperature remained on 43 degree Celsius and recoreded no rainfall.
Durg recorded 35.2mm rainfall with maximum temperature of 40.2 degree Celsius. Pendra Road had maximum temperature of 37.7 degree Celsius with 7.6 mm rainfall, Jagdalpur recoreded 35.8 degree Celsius maximun temperature, Ambikapur 36.8 and 24.1 mm rainfall, Bilaspur 40.6 degree Celsius with 26.6 mm rainfall.