Sultry weather conditions prevailed on Wednesday at most places in Haryana and Punjab, including in Chandigarh, with maximum temperatures hovering above normal levels.
Union Territory Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 35.5 degrees Celsius, up two notches against normal limits, as per the MeT department’s report.
Hisar in Haryana registered a high of 34.8 degrees, down two notches against normal after light rains, while Ambala recorded a maximum of 34.9 degrees, up one degree against the normal. Karnal recorded a high of 34.2 degrees. In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a high of 35 degrees Celsius, one degree more than normal. ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximums at 33.5 degrees Celsius and 34.5 degrees Celsius, respectively.