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Himachal Posts 39% Excess Monsoon Rain, Highest in 29 Years

The chief minister says the promised ₹1,500 crore from the Centre has not been released.

Overview

  • Himachal recorded 1,022.5 mm of rainfall from June 1 to September 30 against a normal 734.4 mm, marking the 15th-highest seasonal total in 125 years, according to IMD data.
  • Authorities estimate more than ₹4,881 crore in losses, with 454 deaths, 498 injuries and 50 people still missing, and around 9,230 homes fully or partially damaged.
  • The season featured 47 cloudbursts, 98 flash floods and 148 major landslides, with very heavy rain reported on 36 days.
  • The southwest monsoon entered the state on June 20 and withdrew on September 26, with rainfall 34% above average in June, 68% in August and 71% in September.
  • The state announced relief of ₹7 lakh for those who lost houses and ₹1 lakh for partially damaged homes, while IMD forecasts light rain through October 4 and isolated heavy spells on October 6–7.