Hot and humid weather conditions prevailed in Haryana and Punjab today, while the weatherman has predicted showers in both the states for the next couple of days.
Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 38.8 degrees Celsius, one notch above the normal limit.
In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 39.7 degrees Celsius, two notches above the normal, while Hisar too had a hot and humid day at 40.1 degrees Celsius and Narnaul registered a maximum of 40 degrees Celsius.
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In Punjab, Ludhiana and Patiala recorded above-normal maximum temperatures at 38.9 degrees Celsius and 39.2 degrees Celsius respectively.
According to the MeT forecast valid for the next five days, favourable conditions for pre-monsoon showers are developing and advancement of south-west monsoon afterwards in Punjab and Haryana including Chandigarh is likely.
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