Cold conditions prevail in Punjab, Haryana

Chandigarh: Cold conditions today prevailed in most parts of Punjab and Haryana with night temperatures hovering a notch or two below normal.

In Haryana, Ambala recorded a low of 5.1 degrees Celsius, one below n ormal, while Hisar`s low of 5.6 deg C settled within the normal range. Karnal experienced a cold night at 4 deg C, down three notches, while Narnaul and Bhiwani recorded respective minimums of 6.2 deg C and 5.2 deg C. Amritsar in Punjab braved the chill at 2.4 deg C minimum, two below normal. Ludhiana registered a low of 6.2 deg C, down one degree while Patiala`s minimum settled at 6.6 deg C. Chandigarh recorded a low of 5.7 deg C, the MeT said here. The MeT said that the fog had reduced visibility early today at Ludhiana and Karnal, the MeT office said. PTI