Heavy rains lash Chandigarh and surrounding areas

Chandigarh, August 8

Heavy rains lashed Chandigarh and its surrounding areas on Sunday, providing relief to the people from sultry weather conditions.

Heavy showers also lashed its adjoining towns—Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana, officials said.

Motorists had to slow down the speed of their vehicles as many roads were flooded with water for some time.

Sultry weather had prevailed at many places in Punjab and Haryana including Chandigarh during the past few days. PTI