Shimla, September 21: Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness clear weather across the state from September 22 to 25 as the southwest monsoon enters its final phase, according to the weather forecast cited in the report. The monsoon could formally withdraw from the state during this period.
The state has so far received 631 mm of rainfall during the monsoon season, against the normal 701 mm, marking a 10% deficit. The weather remained largely dry across Himachal over the past two days, with similar conditions expected in most areas on September 20 and 21, except at higher elevations.
According to the Shimla Meteorological Centre, monsoon activity continues but has weakened. The normal date for the monsoon’s withdrawal from Himachal Pradesh is around September 25. The monsoon entered the state towards the end of June this year.
Seven districts record below-normal rainfall
Rainfall data shows that Bilaspur, Kinnaur, Kullu, Shimla and Sirmaur have received above-normal rainfall during the monsoon season. In contrast, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, Solan and Una have recorded below-normal rainfall.
Shimla recorded 15% more rainfall than normal, the highest surplus among the districts, while Lahaul-Spiti recorded a 63% rainfall deficit. In September so far, the state has received 7% less rainfall than normal, although Kangra, Kinnaur, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan have recorded above-normal rainfall during the month.
