After rains, thunderstorm and hailstorm in the region, the temperature levels on Friday stayed close to normal in most parts of Punjab and Haryana.
Chandigarh, the joint capital of Punjab and Haryana, recorded maximum temperature at 33 degree Celsius.
Many parts of the region witnessed light showers in past 48 hours. However, after slight relief from the heat, temperature levels witnessed sharp rise at some places on Friday.
In Haryana, Hisar recorded maximum temperature at 34 degree Celsius. Ambala and Karnal recorded respective maximum temperatures at 33.4 degrees and 33.6 degree Celsius.
Punjab’s holy city Amritsar settled at maximum temperature of 29.5 degree Celsius. While Patiala recorded a high of 33.1 degrees, ludhiana settled at 32.4 degree Celsius.
Meanwhile, the minimum temperature recorded in Chandigarh was 19.5 degrees, Ambala saw 20.5 degree Celsius, Hisar 19 degrees, Karnal 17.4 degree Celsius, Amritsar recorded 15.8 degree Celsius, Patiala 18.2 degrees and ludhiana 16.7 degrees.
The local Meteorological Department has forecast dry conditions in next 24 hours in Punjab and Haryana.