Raipur. The weather in Chhattisgarh remains dry for the time being, but the effects of a cold wave are increasing in some districts of northern Chhattisgarh. The Meteorological Department has issued a warning stating that the minimum temperature in the state may drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius over the next three days. The drop in night temperatures is likely to increase the chill. However, there are indications that the cold wave conditions in the state will gradually decrease after December 14th.

The maximum temperature in the capital, Raipur, was recorded at 29.0 degrees Celsius on Sunday, slightly above normal. The minimum temperature was 12.7 degrees Celsius, 1.7 degrees below normal. Humidity was recorded at 85 percent in the morning, but dropped to 51 percent by evening. The average wind speed in the city was 2 kilometers per hour, and there was no rainfall in any area.

The effects of the cold were clearly visible in other parts of the state as well. Durg recorded a maximum temperature of 29.6 degrees Celsius, the highest in the state. Ambikapur recorded the lowest minimum temperature of 5.7 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperatures at Mana Airport were 8.6 degrees Celsius, 11.8 degrees Celsius in Bilaspur, 7.8 degrees Celsius in Pendra Road, and 9.0 degrees Celsius in Jagdalpur.

According to the Meteorological Department, cold wave conditions persist in isolated areas of central Chhattisgarh. The weather is expected to remain dry in the state over the next 24 hours, but a cold wave warning has been issued for isolated areas in some districts. Raipur is expected to have partly clear skies on December 14th. The maximum temperature is expected to be around 29 degrees Celsius and the minimum temperature around 12 degrees Celsius.

Meanwhile, cold weather is expected to increase again in areas of northern Chhattisgarh, including Bilaspur. The health department has advised children and those with weakened immune systems to take special precautions.