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Weather
Heavy Rain Persists in Shimla for 10 Hours as Rest of Himachal Remains Clear
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 13 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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Shimla has been under continuous rain for ten hours, while neighboring districts report clear skies and the week's total rainfall is down 63%.
Shimla, the capital of Himachal Pradesh, has experienced uninterrupted rainfall for the past ten hours, according to the state meteorological department. The downpour began early in the morning and has persisted without any significant lull.
In contrast, other districts across Himachal Pradesh, including Kangra and Mandi, have reported clear and dry conditions throughout the same period. Local authorities have noted that the weather disparity is typical during the pre‑monsoon transition.
Despite the prolonged rain in Shimla, the cumulative rainfall recorded for the week is 63% lower than the corresponding period last week, indicating an overall drier trend in the state. No major disruptions to traffic or public services have been reported so far.
In contrast, other districts across Himachal Pradesh, including Kangra and Mandi, have reported clear and dry conditions throughout the same period. Local authorities have noted that the weather disparity is typical during the pre‑monsoon transition.
Despite the prolonged rain in Shimla, the cumulative rainfall recorded for the week is 63% lower than the corresponding period last week, indicating an overall drier trend in the state. No major disruptions to traffic or public services have been reported so far.