The first week of October month in the northern part of the State has started showing signs of early winter.
The Regional Meteorological Centre officials in Raipur informed that from October 6, the weather has turned dry indicating slight dip in mercury levels.
“There are no chances of rainfall in the ongoing week. Maximum and minimum temperature will remain between 34 to 24 degree celsius in the major districts of the State including Raipur, Bilaspur, Jagdalpur, Durg and Ambikapur,” said a Data Officer of the Regional Meteorological Centre on Wednesday.
He further said, “Winter has set in the northern part of the State from Tuesday onwards. Other districts are expected to witness the same weather soon.”
The latest Weather Forecast Report released by Indira Gandhi Agricultural University (IGAU) mentions a downfall in the minimum temperature of the State from 34 degrees celsius to 33 degrees celsius on October 10 and 11 respectively. The wind speed on the basis of kilometre per hour has increased from Wednesday. The minimum wind speed this week was recorded on Tuesday with 1.8 kilometres per hour. On Wednesday, it was 5 kilometres per hour.
Residents are also feeling the change in the climate. Kajal, a government job aspirant residing near Bhagat Singh Chowk said, “I had to cover a light Stoll today morning and apply body lotion. It seems winter has arrived.”
Similarly, Nishtha Shesh, a housewife of Tatiyapara said, “It is good to feel the cold weather before Navratri.”