Rainfall in parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday brought relief from the heat wave and dusty conditions prevailing over the region in the past few days.
The maximum temperatures dropped sharply across Punjab and Haryana after the rainfall for the second day on Sunday.
At many places, the maximum temperature hovered in the 23-25 degrees mark, making the weather quite pleasant.
Chandigarh and its surrounding areas were lashed by rain since Saturday evening. Chandigarh, which received rains in the morning on Sunday, recorded a maximum temperature of 30.7 degrees Celsius, down seven notches against normal limits, according to the Meteorological Department.
In neighboring Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 30 degree Celsius, down eight notches against normal while Karnal's maximum temperature settled at 27.5 degree Celsius, down ten notches, after being lashed by heavy rains.
Hisar recorded a high of 36.5 degree Celsius, down four degrees.
In Punjab, ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximum temperatures of 29.9 degree Celsius and 29.4 degree Celsius, down seven and nine notches, respectively, after receiving a heavy downpour. Amritsar, too, was lashed by rains and the maximum settled at 31.1 degree Celsius, eight degrees below normal limits.
All flights to and from the Chandigarh airport were cancelled on Thursday and Friday due to dusty conditions. Hundreds of passengers were affected by the flight disruption.
Flight operation had resumed on Saturday.
According to the Met Department, light to moderate rains are likely at a few places on June 18 and 19 and dry weather is likely to prevail thereafter for the next few days in Punjab and Haryana.