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Highlights
- Rains lashed Chandigarh, parts of Haryana, Punjab bringing relief from scorching heat
- Pre-monsoon showers also lashed Delhi-NCR along with dusty storm
- Maximum temperature in Punjab, Haryana, Delhi, UP have been hovering above normal in recent days
Ending the prolonged dry spell, rains lashed Chandigarh and parts of Haryana and Punjab on Wednesday, giving relief to the people from the hot weather conditions.
Rains also lashed Chandigarh's adjoining towns Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana.
The maximum temperature at most places in Punjab and Haryana, including Chandigarh, had been hovering above normal limits during the past several days.
"Rains have brought welcome relief after days of scorching heat," said Lalit Goel, a Chandigarh resident.
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