Scorching heat prevailed at Karnal, Hisar, Bhiwani, Amritsar, Ludhiana, Patiala, besides Chandigarh.
"Chabeels" (sweetened water) were organised at different places in the two states including Chandigarh, especially near the gurdwaras and passersby were offered the cold sweetened water.
According to the MeT Department here, the ongoing heat wave is likely to continue for the next few days.