Sultry weather prevails in most parts of Pb, Hry

Sultry weather conditions prevailed at most places in Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh.

Humidity levels were high in both states and their common capital Chandigarh, making people sweat all day long.

Chandigarh, which received light showers during the day, recorded a maximum temperature of 35.8 degrees Celsius, the MeT Department said.

In Haryana, Hisar recorded a high of 38.8 degrees Celsius and Bhiwani registered a maximum temperature of 38.2 degrees Celsius.

Ambala recorded a high of 35.1 degrees Celsius while Karnal's maximum temperature settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximum temperatures of 33.3 degrees Celsius and 34.8 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Amritsar's maximum temperature settled at 36.2 degrees Celsius.

Rain or thundershowers are likely at isolated places in Haryana and Punjab over the next two days, according to a forecast by the MeT Department here, which has also issued heavy rain warning for isolated places in the two states during the period.