Heavy rainfall is expected in the state in next 48 hours if predictions of meteorological department are to be believed.
As per its prediction the monsoon is returning to the state with a bang and heavy showers are going to lash many parts of the state including Bastar, Kawardha, Bemetara, Bilaspur and Surguja regions.
After a break of a couple of days monsoon is again active in the state and the regional centre of meteorological department predicted heavy rainfall. It has issued yellow alert to the disaster management and relief department of the state.
Capital city of Raipur had received light showers right from Friday morning, dipping temperature, which gave much needed respite from the scorching heat.
As per weather scientist of meteorological centre, Dr H.P. Chandra a trough had been developed in between Uttar Pradesh to Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand to Bay of Bengal which is causing heavy rainfall in the region. Whereas a low pressure area has been created in neighbouring state of Madhya Pradesh which is also affecting the weather in the state, he added.