Chandigarh: Haryana's Hisar town recorded the highest temperature of the season at 47.8 degrees Celsius as heat wave conditions continued in Haryana and Punjab on Saturday.
Most places in both states recorded maximum temperatures of over 42 degrees.
The maximum in Hisar was seven degrees above normal.
Chandigarh, which was lashed by a dust storm and light rain on Friday evening, recorded a high of 40.5 degrees.
Met officials said the heat wave will continue and weather largely remain dry over the next few days.
Most places in both states recorded maximum temperatures of over 42 degrees.
The maximum in Hisar was seven degrees above normal.
Chandigarh, which was lashed by a dust storm and light rain on Friday evening, recorded a high of 40.5 degrees.
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Met officials said the heat wave will continue and weather largely remain dry over the next few days.
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