Punjab, Chandigarh get a bit of weather mood swings
Strong winds and rain lash parts of Punjab and Chandigarh, bringing relief, even if just for a bit.
However, for most of the day, hot weather conditions prevailed in the state as well as Chandigarh. The city was also lashed by rain in the evening, leading to a slight dip in the mercury.
Sangrur, Ludhiana, Ferozepur, Moga, Mohali, and Rupnagar were among other places in Punjab that received showers.
Chandigarh and many parts of Punjab also received rain early Thursday.
According to the Met Office here, Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7 degrees Celsius on Friday.
In Punjab, Bathinda was the hottest place, recording a maximum of 42.6 degrees Celsius.
Amritsar recorded a maximum of 37.2 degrees Celsius, Ludhiana recorded a high of 39 degrees, Patiala 38.8 degrees, while Gurdaspur recorded a high of 34 degrees Celsius.
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