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The maximum temperatures dropped sharply across Punjab and Haryana after the region was lashed by rains for the second day today.
Chandigarh, which received rains in the morning, recorded a maximum of 30.7 degrees Celsius, down seven notches against normal limits, the Meteorological (MeT) department report said.
In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 30 degree Celsius, down eight notches against normal while Karnal's maximum settled at 27.5 degree Celsius, down ten notches, after being lashed by heavy rains.
Hisar recorded a high of 36.5 degree Celsius, down four degrees.
In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded maximum temperatures of 29.9 degree Celsius and 29.4 degree Celsius, down seven and nine notches, respectively, after receiving a heavy downpour.
Amritsar, too, was lashed by rains and the maximum settled at 31.1 degree Celsius, eight degrees below normal limits.
Light to moderate rains/thundershowers are likely at a few places on June 18, at isolated places on June 19 and dry weather is likely to prevail thereafter for the next few days in Punjab and Haryana, according to the MeT department.
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