The tricity -- Chandigarh, Mohali and Panchkula -- saw a spell of light rain and thunderstorm activity on Sunday as the post-monsoon transition phase kept skies cloudy and humidity levels high.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported light rain accompanied by thunder and gusty winds at isolated places in Chandigarh and Haryana, and moderate rain over parts of Punjab.

In Chandigarh, the maximum temperature rose to 36°C, about 2.2°C above normal, while the minimum dipped to 19.4°C, 3.8°C below normal. The city recorded 0.7 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours, with relative humidity ranging from 93% (maximum) to 31% (minimum) -- reflecting a sticky, moisture-laden atmosphere.

Mohali remained among the warmest stations in Punjab with a maximum of 35.7°C and a minimum of 20.5°

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