In Haryana, Hisar also experienced a hot day with a high of 39.1 degrees Celsius, five notches above normal and Ambala recorded maximum temperature of 36.9 degrees Celsius, the MeT department said.
In Punjab, Patiala registered a maximum temperature of 37.6 degrees Celsius, seven notches above normal, Ludhiana recorded a high of 36.6 degrees Celsius followed by Amritsar at 35.2 degrees Celsius.
Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a high of 35.5 degrees Celsius, the MeT department said.