Sultry weather conditions prevail in Punjab and Haryana

In the absence of significant rainfall in the region, sultry weather conditions today prevailed in many places of Punjab and Haryana.

Amritsar recorded a maximum of 36.2 degrees Celsius, up one notch against normal, a MeT Department official said.

Ludhiana and Patiala registered respective maximums of 34.8 degrees and 34.7 degrees Celsius.

Chandigarh recorded a maximum of 35.5 degrees Celsius.

In Haryana, Ambala recorded a maximum of 34.8 degrees Celsius while Hisar's maximum settled at 34.2 degrees Celsius.

While many parts of the country have been receiving monsoon rains in excess, Punjab and Haryana are yet to witness good monsoon rains, the MeT Department said.