Punjab: Slight respite from severe heat as mercury settles under 40 deg C mark

In a slight respite to residents from the intense heat in Punjab, maximum temperatures dropped below 40 degrees Celsius in several areas on Friday.Morning light showers in locations such as Phagwara and Hoshiarpur provided much-needed relief from the prevailing heat. Gurugram had a maximum temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius.

In a slight respite to residents from the intense heat in Punjab, maximum temperatures dropped below 40 degrees Celsius in several areas on Friday.

Morning light showers in locations such as Phagwara and Hoshiarpur provided much-needed relief from the prevailing heat. Jalandhar and Pathankot also witnessed light drizzle.

Amritsar recorded a maximum temperature of 39.1 degrees Celsius, which is one degree below normal limits, according to the MeT here.

Pathankot recorded a high of 38.6 degrees Celsius while Gurdaspur registered a maximum of 36.5 degrees Celsius.

Hoshiarpur registered a maximum of 37.4 degrees, Ferozepur 39.9 degrees, and Mohali 38.9 degrees Celsius, the weather office said.

However, intense heat conditions persisted in Bathinda, where the temperature soared to 44 degrees Celsius. Patiala and Ludhiana experienced maximum temperatures of 42.3 degrees and 42 degrees Celsius, respectively.

Chandigarh, which had been suffering from severe heat in recent days, recorded a maximum of 39.9 degrees Celsius.

In Haryana, hot weather maintained a firm grip in most areas.

Rohtak was the hottest spot in the state, reaching a high of 45.3 degrees Celsius, which is five degrees above normal.

Hisar recorded 43.1 degrees, Ambala 41.8 degrees, Karnal 41.7 degrees, Narnaul 44.5 degrees, Bhiwani 45 degrees, and Sirsa 44.4 degrees Celsius. Gurugram had a maximum temperature of 41.5 degrees Celsius.