Chandigarh, June 16 -- After days of relentless heatwave conditions, a welcome change in the weather brought much-needed relief to residents across Punjab and Haryana on Sunday. Cloudy skies and scattered light showers brought down the soaring mercury levels in several parts of both states, offering a breather from the scorching summer sun.

In Chandigarh, overcast conditions prevailed for most of the day, accompanied by a light drizzle in the afternoon. The maximum temperature in the city dipped slightly and was recorded at 37.7 degree Celsius, close to the seasonal norm. Though not a major downpour, the shift in weather was enough to provide comfort to residents who had been reeling under temperatures hovering around 40-45 degree Celsius ...