Maximum temperatures cross 40 degree Celsius in Chhattisgarh

Maximum temperature of 40 degree Celsius or above was recorded in many parts of Chhattisgarh today, an official of India Meteorological Department said here.

The highest temperature of 41.8 degree Celsius was recorded in Bilaspur.

The state capital Raipur witnessed the maximum temperature of 40.7 degree Celsius.

"Dry weather" is likely to prevail over Chhattisgarh for the next five days, as per the IMD forecast.