Strong winds, rain lash parts of Punjab
According to the Met Office, Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7°C on Friday
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Several parts of Punjab received rain on Friday evening, leading to a slight dip in mercury, officials said.
However, for most of the day, hot weather conditions prevailed in the state as well as Chandigarh, which was also lashed by rain in the evening.
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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 on Thursday. According to the Met Office here, Chandigarh recorded a maximum temperature of 37.7°C on Friday.
In Punjab, Bathinda was the hottest place, recording a maximum of 42.6°C. Amritsar recorded a maximum of 37.2°C, Ludhiana recorded a high of 39°C, Patiala 38.8°C, while Gurdaspur recorded a high of 34°C.
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In Haryana, Hisar recorded a maximum of 43.5°C, Narnaul recorded a high of 42.8°C, Rohtak 42°C, while Ambala recorded a high of 38°C.
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