Chandigarh, May 21 (PTI) Heavy rain lashed Chandigarh and adjoining areas on Wednesday evening, bringing a temporary relief to the people from sweltering heat.
Chandigarh recorded a day-temperature of 39.2 degrees Celsius.
However, strong winds were followed by a heavy spell of rain (22.6 mm) here which brought down the mercury by a few notches.
There were reports of hailstorm lashing a few places here in the evening. Power supply was also briefly disrupted at a few places here.
Meanwhile, blistering heat conditions prevailed in most parts of Haryana and Punjab.
According to the Met, in Haryana, Sirsa was the hottest place recording a high of 47 degrees Celsius.
Hisar sweltered at 45 degrees Celsius, Narnaul 45.2 degrees while Rohtak recorded a high of 45.3 degrees Celsius.
In Punjab, Bathinda recorded a maximum temperature of 45 degrees Celsius.
Ludhiana, Amritsar, Patiala and Faridkot also sweltered recording respective maximums of 43, 43.5, 40.4 and 45 degrees Celsius.