Overcast conditions were experienced in parts of Punjab and Haryana on Thursday while temperature levels remained below normal limits in the two States.
The union territory of Chandigarh recorded maximum temperature at 33 degree Celsius, six notches below normal.
In Haryana, Ambala recorded maximum temperature at 32.7 degree Celsius, down by six degrees from normal. Karnal and Hisar recorded respective maximum temperatures at 31 degrees and 31.5 degrees.
Punjab’s holy city, Amritsar settled at a high of 35.1 degree Celsius, five notches below normal, ludhiana recorded 32.7 degrees, seven notches down the normal limits and Patiala settled at 33.1 degree Celsius.
Moderate to heavy rainfall had lashed several parts of the region on Tuesday night and Wednesday bringing much needed respite from heat wave conditions.
Meanwhile, Chandigarh recorded minimum temperature at 25.6 degree Celsius, Hissar saw 22.9 degree Celsius, Ambala 24.5 degrees, Narnaul 25 degree Celsius, Patiala 25.6 degrees, ludhiana 25.2 degree Celsius and Amritsar settled at 24.6 degrees.
The local Met Department has forecast light to moderate rain in parts of Punjab and Haryana in next 24 hours.