Chhattisgarh Sizzles Early: Mercury Nears 40°C in March; Bastar Braces for Rain

• Chhattisgarh experiences scorching heat in March, with temperatures 2-4°C above normal, nearing 40°C.
• Rajnandgaon recorded the highest temperature at 39.5°C; Ambikapur the lowest at 16.8°C.
• Bastar division is under alert for strong winds (40-50 km/h), lightning, and light rain on March 13.
• No significant temperature change expected for three days, followed by a 2-5°C drop.
• A trough from Jharkhand to North Chhattisgarh is influencing the weather; Raipur expects haze on March 12.