In Punjab, Red alert has been issued in many parts of the state for today, and Orange alert has been issued for the coming couple of days due to heat wave conditions across the state and the Union Territory of Chandigarh.

Though the maximum temperature recorded yesterday hovered between 39 to 46 degrees Celsius across the state, the minimum temperature recorded today morning was between 28 degrees Celsius to over 32 degrees Celsius. The minimum temperature at the City Beautiful, Chandigarh, today was 32.7 degrees. However, a slight relief from the ongoing hot weather conditions is likely from June 15 onwards.

Akashvani Correspondent reports that the Chandigarh-based Indian MeT Department had issued a red alert for yesterday and today. Bathinda with 46.8 degrees Celsius was the hottest in the state yesterday, followed by the industrial town of Ludhiana with above 45 degrees. Fazilka, Faridkot, and Ferozepur recorded temperatures above 44 degrees Celsius, whereas the rest of the places were between 39 to 43 degrees Celsius with warm nights. The City Beautiful, Chandigarh, recorded 41.7 degrees Celsius. The public has been advised to stay hydrated, remain indoors during peak heat hours, and avoid prolonged exposure to the sun. Meanwhile, some relief is expected from June 15 onwards as thunderstorms with gusty winds are expected.