Hot conditions prevailed in most parts of north India on Sunday with Churu in Rajasthan reeling at 41 degree Celsius. There was no relief for Delhiites too from the simmering heat as the temperature shot to 39 degrees. Mercury settled several notches above normal in the states of Punjab and Haryana.<br/><br/>Hisar in Haryana was the hottest in the region at 40.8 degree Celsius, seven degrees above normal. In Punjab, Patiala recorded a maximum temperature of 38 degree Celsius. In Jammu and Kashmir, temperature continued to stay above normal despite the valley receiving overnight rain.<br/><br/>The hilly state of Himachal Pradesh experienced a warm day with capital Shimla recording a maximum temperature of 23.5 degree Celsius.