In pictures: Rain, winds hit Chandigarh, parts of Haryana and Punjab

Meteorological Department has forecast more rain in the region

Tribune Web Desk

Updated At : 08:08 PM Jul 05, 2020 IST

Chandigarh, July 5

Rain accompanied by strong winds hit Chandigarh and parts of Haryana and Punjab on Sunday leading to a drop in temperatures by a few notches and bringing a much-needed relief from heat and humidity.

Chandigarh’s adjoining towns of Mohali in Punjab and Panchkula in Haryana also received showers.

10307730CD _03072020AK_SML_RAIN2.JPG — Commuters walk with umbrellas during rainfall in Shimla. Photo credit: Amit Kanwar.

Gurgaon, Faridabad, Jind, Ambala were among other places in Haryana that were lashed by rain.

10507559CD _050720_AD_LDH_WATER LOGGING AT KICHLU NAGAR.JPG — First showers waterlogged many localities in Ludhiana. Photo credit: Ashwani Dhiman.

Sultry weather conditions had prevailed in Haryana and Punjab including their common capital Chandigarh for the last one week.

10507465CD _050720_AD_LDH_WATER LOGGING AT HAMBRA ROAD 02.JPG — First showers waterlogged many localities in Ludhiana. Photo credit: Ashwani Dhiman.

The Meteorological Department here has forecast more rain in the region over the next two days. PTI