The maximum temperature on Sunday stayed close to normal level in most parts of Punjab and Haryana even as humid conditions caused discomfort to people in many places in both States and the union territory.
Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded a maximum of 37.4 degree Celsius.
Hisar in Haryana recorded maximum temperature at 42.7 degree Celsius while Ambala settled at 37.4 degrees.
Punjab’s holy city Amritsar settled at maximum temperature of 39.3 degree Celsius. Patiala and ludhiana recorded respective maximum temperatures at 38.2 degrees and 37.2 degree Celsius.The local Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rain at isolated places in next 48 hours in Punjab and Haryana.Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 30 degrees, Ambala saw 28.7 degree Celsius, Hisar 29.6 degrees, Narnaul 28.5 degree Celsius, Amritsar recorded 28.2 degree Celsius, ludhiana 28.9 degrees and Patiala 29.6 degree Celsius.
In the neighboring Himachal Pradesh, its capital Shimla recorded maximum temperature at 26.5 degree Celsius, three notches above normal and minimum at 16.8 degree Celsius.