People get relief from heat after rains in Punjab, Haryana

People in most places of Punjab and Haryana today got relief from heat after rains lashed several part of the region last evening.
Ludhiana, which received 17.2 mm rain, recorded a maximum temperature of 34.5 degrees Celsius, down four notches against normal, the MeT Department report said.
In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a high of 36.8 degrees Celsius, down two degrees, after receiving 3 mm rain. Patiala, which received 5.7 mm rain, recorded a maximum temperature of 37.2 degrees Celsius.
Chandigarh, which received 20.9 mm rain last evening, recorded a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius, down five notches.
In Haryana, Ambala received 13.6 mm rain and recorded a high of 35.5 degrees Celsius, down two degrees. However, Hisar had a hot day at 41.6 degrees Celsius, one degree more than normal, the MeT department said.