Temperatures rise in Punjab, Haryana

In the absence of rains, the maximum temperatures in most parts of Punjab and Haryana today rose by up to two notches above normal in the region.
Hisar was hottest place in the region with a high of 36.5 degrees Celsius, a notch above normal.
While Amritsar settled at a high of 35.2 degrees Celsius, the maximum at Chandigarh was 35 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.
Among other places, Patiala recorded 34.8 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal followed by 34.4 at Ambala, 34 at Narnaul, 33.6 at Karnal and 33.2 degrees Celsius at Ludhiana.
The MeT forecast sunny days in the region for the next two days.