Punjab continued to reel under sultry weather on Friday, with Patiala emerging as the hottest place in the state at 41°C, even as the average maximum temperature across the state increased by 1.9 degrees Celsius compared to Thursday, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Punjab continued to reel under sultry weather on Friday, with Patiala emerging as the hottest place in the state at 41°C, even as the average maximum temperature across the state…

Demand touched a season-high of 16,842 MW on Sunday amid soaring temperatures and the ongoing paddy transplantation season