Severe heat wave conditions prevailed in Punjab and Haryana on Sunday.
Chandigarh, the joint capital of the two states recorded a high of 41.5 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.
In Haryana, Bhiwani recorded maximum temperature at 45.6 degrees Celsius while Hisar sizzled at a high of 45 degrees.
Ambala too reeled under the heat wave recording a high of 41.6 degree Celsius.
The maximum temperatures were 2-4 degrees above the average on Sunday, a Met Department official said.
People may get some relief from the rising mercury with the Met Department here forecasting thundershowers in the region on June 3, 4 and 5.
Amritsar in Punjab recorded a high of 43.8 degrees Celsius. Ludhiana and Patiala too experienced the heat wave, recording highs of 43.6 degrees Celsius and 43 degrees Celsius, respectively.
In neighboring hill state of Himachal, its capital-Shimla recorded maximum temperature at 27.7 degrees. Among other places, Una recorded a high of 42.6 degree Celsius, Kangra recorded 38 degrees and Sundernagar recorded 38.2 degree Celsius.
Meanwhile, in view of the increasing heat wave and extreme weather conditions these days, the State Governments have issued advisory to people to adopt precautionary measures to stay safe.
A spokesman said that wave conditions can result in physiological strain, which could lead to various ailments. Drink sufficient water and as often as possible, even if not thirsty and wear lightweight, light-coloured, loose fitting and porous cotton clothes. Use protective goggles, umbrella, pagri, dupatta or hat, shoes or chappals while going out in sun, he said.