First published Oct 31, 2026, 11:23:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 31, 2026, 11:23:15 AM UTC

Thunderstorms and lightning

Thunderstorm with Lightning,surface wind and rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma in next 3 hours.

Reported by India SACHET Disaster Alerts

IMD-Raipur reports a moderate-severity forecast for thunderstorms with lightning, surface wind, and rain at isolated places in Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma districts of Chhattisgarh. The alert says the event is expected within the next three hours and advises following SDMA guidelines.

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Affected location: Bijapur, Dantewada, and Sukma districts, Chhattisgarh

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The forecast covers three Chhattisgarh districts and gives a three-hour timeframe.

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India SACHET Disaster Alerts Thunderstorm with Lightning,surface wind and rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Bijapur, Dantewada, Sukma in next 3 hours.National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) / SACHET Usage terms

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