Light rain in Chandigarh and its surrounding areas on Sunday provided relief to the people from the sultry weather.
Chandigarh's adjoining towns-- Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana-- too received light showers.
The maximum temperature at most places in Punjab and Haryana including Chandigarh has been hovering in the range of 33-35 degrees Celsius for the last few days.
According to the India Meteorological Department forecast, isolated places in Punjab and Haryana are likely to receive showers till September 26.