Himachal Pradesh rainfall

Himachal Pradesh will see clear skies and rising temperatures for three days. A western disturbance may bring light rain and snowfall in higher altitudes from Feb 16-18. State has seen 76% less winter rainfall, affecting water sources, farming, tourism.

Himachal Pradesh's rising tourism has led to severe environmental issues like waste management and deforestation. Influx of tourists and infrastructure projects have strained resources, leading to monsoon floods and ecological imbalances.

Himachal Pradesh braces for monsoon rains predicted to arrive by June 27-28. With a history of severe floods, the state enhances disaster response, relocates vulnerable populations, and coordinates with agencies to mitigate risks

NGT cognizance of environmental degradation caused by illegal mining and deforestation in Himachal Pradesh,

The southwest monsoon season of 2023, which concluded, was classified as “below-normal” with 6% less precipitation than normal.

The recent monsoon rains in Himachal Pradesh have caused widespread destruction and damage to the state’s infrastructure.

In Himachal Pradesh, heavy rains and landslides led to 75 deaths, prompting a state-level disaster declaration. A similar situation exists in Uttarakhand.

Following heavy rains and mudslides in different regions of the state, numerous roads in Himachal Pradesh remained inaccessible on Tuesday.