Even as the maximum temperatures across the region were recorded below normal levels, the soaring humidity levels continued troubling the residents on Monday.
Chandigarh and various parts of Punjab and Haryana have recorded high humidity levels after receiving light to moderate rainfall in past 24 hours. The maximum humidity level in Chandigarh was at 100 per cent while the minimum was recorded at 56 per cent. The city recorded maximum temperature of 32.2 degrees Celsius, one degree below normal while minimum temperature recorded was 26 degrees Celsius. The maximum humidity level was 98 per cent in Amritsar, 96 in ludhiana, 87 percent in Patiala while in Haryana, it was 95 per cent in Hisar, 94 per cent in Karnal, 90 per cent in Ambala, 74 in Bhiwani and 86 percent in Narnaul. The union territory of Chandigarh received 7.2 mm rainfall till Monday morning and 0.3 mm till evening. Among other places, Hisar in Haryana received 11 mm rainfall, Bhiwani recorded 8 mm rains and ludhiana recorded 5 mm rainfall till evening. The industrial city of ludhiana in Punjab recorded heavy rainfall of 135.5 mm till Monday morning. The MeT Department has forecast light to moderate rain/thundershowers at many places in Haryana and Punjab in the next 24 hours. Also, a warning of heavy rain/thundershower at few places in Punjab during next 24 to 36 hours has been issued.