The Agrometrology scientists of Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IGAU) have predicted the summer temperature across the State to hover between 43-44 degrees celcius this week.
On Tuesday, Bilaspur recorded the maximum temperature with 43.5 degree celsius followed by 42 degree celsius recorded in Raipur, mentioned data available with Regional Meteorological Centre, Raipur.
In a recent report released by the Agricultural University, apart from the maximum temperature, the minimum temperature will remain around 23-25 degrees celsius.
With the rise in temperature, it is time for irrigation management of Mango, lemon and other fruit trees, a report of the University indicated.