Chandigarh, Jul 16 (PTI) The maximum temperatures on Thursday hovered close to normal limits in Haryana and Punjab, with showers lashing a few places in both the states.

According to the Meteorological department here, Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 35 degrees Celsius.

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In Haryana, Ambala recorded a high of 35.2 degrees while Karnal, which received light showers, registered a maximum temperature of 34 degrees Celsius.

In Punjab, Amritsar, which also received light showers, recorded a maximum temperature of 32.8 degrees Celsius while Ludhiana registered a high of 35.5 degrees Celsius and Patiala's maximum temperature settled at 34.8 degrees Celsius.

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As per the Met department's forecast, rain or thundershowers are likely in Haryana and Punjab over the next two days.

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