Most parts of the State are continuing to reel under intense heat waves with no respite expected during the next 48 hours from the sweltering summer heat.
In most parts of the State, the day temperature is continuing to hover above 44 degrees Celcius. Though Raipur city witnessed cloudy sky during late afternoon hours there was no respite from heat.
The heat wave and the scorching sun made life miserable and many people chose to remain indoors, leaving the roads deserted during the early hours of the day in the city. Markets, parks as well as recreational places wore a deserted look despite ongoing summer vacations.
However, those who ventured out of their house to perform some important works made a beeline to the juice parlours. People were witnessed buying water sold in polythene bags and bottles to quench their thirst. As per the Met Department, the maximum temperature is likely to hover around 45 degrees Celsius while the minimum is expected to settle above 30 degrees Celsius during the next few days. Meanwhile, the hospitals reported a heavy influx of people suffering from heat stroke in most parts of the State.