Chandigarh, Aug 2 (PTI) Sultry weather conditions prevailed in Haryana and Punjab including Chandigarh on Sunday, with maximum temperatures hovering slightly above normal limits.

Chandigarh, the common capital of the two states, recorded a maximum of 34.5 degrees Celsius, one notch more than normal limits, according to the Meteorological department here.

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In Haryana, Hisar recorded a high of 37.9 degrees Celsius, up two notches against normal. Bhiwani also recorded identical maximum at 37.9 degrees Celsius.

Karnal recorded a high of 35 degrees Celsius, two notches more than normal while Ambala's maximum settled at 35.2 degrees Celsius, also two above normal.

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Amritsar and Ludhiana in Punjab recorded above normal maximums of 34.5 and 33.7 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Patiala's maximum settled at 35.3 degrees Celsius, two notches above normal limits.

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