Maximum temperatures hover close to normal levels in Haryana and Punjab

The maximum temperatures Sunday hovered close to normal limits at most places in Punjab and Haryana including their common capital Chandigarh.

Chandigarh recorded a maximum of 38.7 degrees Celsius, which was within the normal limits, the Meteorological Department's weather report said here.

In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 39.2 degree Celsius while Bhiwani's maximum settled at 39.9 degree Celsius, both of which were within normal limits.

Hisar recorded a maximum of 40.3 degree Celsius, three notches below normal limits. Narnaul, however, experienced a hot day at 42.7 degree Celsius, up three notches against normal.

Amritsar in Punjab recorded a high of 38.2 degree Celsius, two degrees below normal.

Ludhiana and Patiala recorded near similar maximum temperatures at 39 degree Celsius and 39.2 degree Celsius respectively, down by one degree each against normal.

Meanwhile, the MeT department has forecast dry weather for the next five days in Punjab and Haryana.