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

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.           

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

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

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