RAIPUR: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a weather alert for Chhattisgarh, forecasting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across several districts. The alerts, which include Red, Orange, and Yellow levels, have been issued in response to the anticipated weather conditions. Residents are advised to take necessary precautions.
Red Alert Zones:
Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, and Gariaband are under a Red Alert, with expected thunderstorms, lightning, and high winds (60-80 kmph).
Orange Alert Zones:
Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Bastar, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, and Gariaband are under an Orange Alert, with a forecast of thunderstorms, lightning, and sudden strong winds (40-60 kmph).
Yellow Alert Zones:
Sukma, Bijapur, South Bastar Dantewada, Bastar, North Bastar Kanker, Dhamtari, Balod, Rajnandgaon, Gariaband, Mahasamund, Raipur, and Durg are under a Yellow Alert, with expectations of thunderstorms, lightning, and sudden strong winds (30-40 kmph).