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Weather
Himachal Pradesh records 9% monsoon deficit, forecasts dry spell for next five days
✍️ The News Mill
🗓 07 Sep 2026, 04:39 PM
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The state’s meteorological department reported a 9% shortfall in monsoon rainfall and warned that the next five days will remain dry.
Himachal Pradesh's weather office announced that monsoon rainfall this season is 9% below the long‑term average for the period. The shortfall was determined from rainfall data collected up to the latest reporting date, indicating a notable deficit across the state.
The deficit raises concerns for agriculture and water storage, as reduced precipitation can affect crop sowing and reservoir levels in the hilly region.
Meteorologists have issued a short‑term forecast predicting dry conditions for the next five days, with no significant rain expected over the state's terrain.
Authorities have advised farmers to adopt water‑saving practices and explore alternative irrigation options while the deficit persists.
The deficit raises concerns for agriculture and water storage, as reduced precipitation can affect crop sowing and reservoir levels in the hilly region.
Meteorologists have issued a short‑term forecast predicting dry conditions for the next five days, with no significant rain expected over the state's terrain.
Authorities have advised farmers to adopt water‑saving practices and explore alternative irrigation options while the deficit persists.