After temporary respite, temperatures rise in Hry, Pb

After a temporary respite, maximum temperature rose by few notches at most places in Punjab and Haryana.

The capital city of both the states recorded a maximum of 37.7 degrees Celsius, the Met office said.

In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 39 degrees Celsius, one notch above the normal while Karnal's maximum settled at 38 degrees Celsius, one notch higher.

Hisar had a hot day at 43 degrees Celsius, up by three notches against normal limits while Narnaul and Bhiwani, too, braved the hot weather at 43.5 and 42.2 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded a high of 38.9 and 39.6 degrees Celsius respectively.

Amritsar's maximum settled at 40 degrees Celsius, one degree above normal limits.

Earlier, Chandigarh and most places in Punjab and Haryana were lashed by rain between Saturday and Monday, causing mercury to fall by few notches during the past few days.