Temps continue to hover above normal in Haryana, Punjab

The maximum temperatures continued to hover above normal limits at most places in Punjab and Haryana, with Hisar being the hottest place in the states at 43.9 degrees Celsius.

Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 39.3 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal, a Meteorological (Met) department report said.

In Haryana, while Hisar was the hottest place recording three degrees above the normal maximum, Bhiwani, too, sizzled at a high of 43.6 degrees Celsius.

Narnaul experienced a hot day at 42 degrees Celsius, while Ambala recorded 40.6 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded above normal maximum temperatures of 40.1 and 41.1 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Amritsar's maximum settled at 41 degrees Celsius, three notches above the normal limits.

Over the next two days, rain or thunder showers are likely to occur at scattered to several places in Haryana and Punjab, according to the department.