High temperatures, humidity coupled with power cuts added to the woes of people across Punjab, Haryana and their joint Capital, Chandigarh on Monday.
Though the maximum temperature of Chandigarh was 38.9 degree celsius, high levels of humidity left the people sweating profusely throughout the day. Massive power cuts made life miserable.
But there could be some relief in the offing. The MeT office here has forecast possibility of rains lashing the region by Thursday. Amritsar was the hottest place in Punjab recording a high of 44.8 degree celsius, up five notches followed by 42.6 degrees celsius at ludhiana, three above normal, MeT officials said. Patiala too experienced a hot day at 41.6 degrees celsius, up three degrees.
In Haryana, Hisar was the hottest place at 44 degree celsius, up three degrees while Narnaul and Bhiwani sizzled at 43.5 degree celsius and 43 degree celsius, up by three degrees each.
Ambala and Karnal registered similar highs at 38.8 degrees celsius and 38.6 degrees celsius, respectively.