Max temperature hovers above normal in Punjab, Haryana

After a day of respite from hot weather conditions, the maximum temperature today again rose by few notches at most places in Punjab and Haryana.

Chandigarh recorded a high of 39.7 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal, a Meteorological Department official said here.

Patiala was hottest in Punjab at 41.1 degrees Celsius, four notches against normal.

Ludhiana recorded a maximum temperature of 40.3 degrees Celsius, up by two degrees while Amritsar's maximum temperature settled at 37.3 degrees Celsius.

In Haryana, Hisar residents braved a hot day at 42.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above normal. Narnaul, too, had a hot day at 42 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal.
 

Ambala recorded a high of 40.3 degrees Celsius, three degrees more than normal. Karnal also recorded a near similar high at 40.4 deg C, three notches above normal.