Max temperature hovers above normal in Punjab, Haryana

The maximum temperature continued to hover slightly above normal levels in most parts of Punjab and Haryana on Sunday.

Chandigarh, joint capital of both the states, recorded a high of 33.5 degrees Celsius, a MeT official said.

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In Haryana--Ambala, Hisar and Bhiwani recorded above normal temperatures at 34.7 degrees, 37 degrees and 35.2 degrees Celsius, respectively.

In Punjab, Amritsar recorded a maximum of 35.6 degrees Celsius, while Ludhiana and Patiala recorded a high of 35.2 degrees and 35.1 degrees Celsius, respectively, the official said.

The MeT has forecast rain or thundershowers in the northern states over the next two days. 

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