Shimla: The monsoon is likely to lose some of its intensity over Himachal Pradesh from Monday, with relatively dry weather expected across much of the state over the next few days. The change in weather conditions could bring more sunshine and push daytime temperatures upward.
According to the Meteorological Department, light to moderate rainfall may occur at some places on August 24. The rain activity is expected to become more limited from August 25 to 27, when only isolated spells of light rain are likely.
Another spell of light to moderate rainfall could return to some parts of the state on August 28 and 29.
Sunny Weather Likely in Many Areas
With rainfall activity expected to remain subdued, several parts of Himachal Pradesh may experience clearer skies during the coming days. The increased sunshine is likely to result in a gradual rise in maximum temperatures, with temperatures potentially climbing by up to 3°C.
The weather department has not issued any specific district-level warning for the state at present, indicating that no major weather-related disruption is anticipated under the current forecast.
Himachal Records 8% Rainfall Shortfall
Despite receiving rain during the ongoing monsoon, Himachal Pradesh remains below its seasonal rainfall average.
Between June 1 and August 23, the state normally receives around 564.7 mm of rainfall. This year, the recorded figure stands at approximately 522 mm, leaving the state with an overall 8% rainfall deficit.
The statewide figure, however, masks considerable variation between individual districts. While some areas have received substantially less rain than their normal levels, others have recorded rainfall above the seasonal average.
Lahaul-Spiti Faces Largest Deficit
Lahaul-Spiti has recorded the most significant shortfall so far, with rainfall around 55% below normal. Hamirpur follows with a deficit of approximately 34%.
In contrast, Kullu has received considerably more rainfall than its normal seasonal figure, recording around 23% above average.
The contrasting rainfall patterns highlight the uneven distribution of the monsoon across the hill state. While some districts continue to face a significant rain deficit, others have received enough precipitation to remain above their seasonal norms.
With the monsoon expected to weaken temporarily, weather conditions across Himachal Pradesh are likely to remain comparatively stable over the next several days before rainfall activity potentially increases again toward the end of the week.
