Light to moderate rainfall lashed various parts of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday bringing down day temperatures considerably.
Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana recorded 6.6 mm rains till the evening. The minimum temperature recorded in the city was 12.6 degrees while the maximum settled at 16.5 degree Celsius, four notches below normal.
As per the Chandigarh Meteorological Department, Ambala recorded 23 mm rainfall, Karnal 6 mm and Ludhiana 4 mm.
The Met Department has forecast light rain in parts of Punjab and Haryana on Friday.
Meanwhile, the holy city of Amritsar, Ludhiana and Patiala in Punjab recorded minimum temperatures at 9.6 degrees, 11.3 degrees and 12.4 degrees Celsius, respectively.The maximum temperature recorded in Amritsar was 18 degree Celsius, down by four notches from normal, Ludhiana recorded 16.4 degrees, five notches below normal and Ludhiana settled at 19.7 degree Celsius, one degree below normal.
In the neighbouring Haryana, Karnal recorded a minimum temperature of 12 degrees, while Ambala and Narnaul recorded 10.6 degrees and 11.5 degrees respectively. The minimum temperature recorded was 11.9 degrees in Bhiwani and 10.2 degrees in Hisar.
After rainfall, the maximum temperature settled at14.7 degrees in Ambala and 18 degrees in Karnal.