Rains lash few places in Pb, Hry; mercury below normal

Rains today lashed a few parts in Punjab and Haryana, while the maximum temperatures remained below normal levels in the two states.
Chandigarh, which received light showers in the morning, recorded the maximum temperature of 32.4 degrees Celsius, a notch below the normal for this time of the season, the MeT department said here.
In Amritsar, which too was lashed by rains, recorded a high of 33.6 degrees Celsius, down two notches.
Ludhiana, which received heavy rains, recorded a high of 32.9 degrees Celsius, while in Patiala the maximum settled at 32.4 degrees Celsius.
Ambala in Haryana recorded a high of 31.9 degrees Celsius, down two notches.

Karnal's maximum temperature dropped two notches below normal to settle at 31 degrees Celsius after heavy showers lashed the city.
Hisar recorded a high of 31 degrees Celsius, down five notches against normal.
The weather department has forecast more rains in the two states over the next few days.