Drop in maximum temperatures after rains in Haryana, Punjab

  maximum temperatures dropped in Haryana and Punjab after rains lashed several places in two states on Wednesday.

Chandigarh, common capital of two states, which also received rains, recorded a maximum of 30.4 degrees Celsius, down four tches against rmal limits, according to Meteorological Department here.

Hisar in Haryana which also received heavy showers (48.2 mm) recorded a high of 36.5 degrees Celsius, down two tches against rmal while Karnal registered a high of 32 degrees Celsius, three degrees below rmal.

Ambala recorded a high of 31.4 degrees Celsius, four tches below rmal, as district received 16 mm of rainfall. Rains also lashed Narnaul, which recorded a maximum of 28 degrees Celsius, which is 10 tches below rmal limits.

Ludhiana, which received heavy showers (27 mm), recorded a high of 29.4 degrees Celsius, down six tches. Rains also occurred in Patiala, which registered a high of 30.2 degrees Celsius, six tches below rmal limits.

Amritsar recorded a high of 33.2 degrees Celsius, three tches below rmal.