Chandigarh, June 9: The maximum temperatures in Haryana and Punjab rose by a few notches on Tuesday but the mercury settled near or below the normal limits at most places. Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a high of 37.6 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, according to the Meteorological Department here. Also Read | Sambit Patra Discharged From Hospital Days After He Was Admitted With COVID-19 Symptoms.

In Haryana, Ambala's maximum settled at 39.3 degrees Celsius, which was within the normal limits, while Karnal recorded a high of 37.4 degrees Celsius, two notches below normal. Hisar had a hot day at 42 degrees Celsius but it was within the normal limits. Also Read | Revenge Porn: West Bengal Man Shares Obscene Pictures, Videos of Ex-Girlfriend, Arrested by Noida Police.

Narnaul, which received light rainfall during the day, registered a high of 33.5 degrees Celsius, nine notches below normal. Ludhiana in Punjab registered a maximum of 38.2 degrees Celsius, a notch below normal, while Patiala recorded a high of 38.7 degrees Celsius, also a notch below normal limits.

Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 35.2 degrees Celsius, five notches below normal limits.

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