Himachal Pradesh received heavy rainfall this monsoon. Despite this, there has been a 24 percent decrease in the total rainfall between June 1 and September 1. The state also suffered a lot due to this rain. More than 150 people lost their lives in this. If we look at the data released by the Meteorological Department, it is known that the state received 471.1 mm of rain this monsoon. This is 24 percent less than the average annual rainfall of 618.9 mm during the monsoon season.
Let us tell you that according to the data, this year 11 out of 12 districts of the state have recorded less rainfall. Shimla is the only district where 10 percent more rainfall has occurred. This information has been released by the Meteorological Department. According to the data, the maximum decrease in rainfall (73 percent) has been recorded in Lahaul and Spiti district. After this, Kinnaur has received 43 percent less water, Chamba and Una have received 34 percent less water. The condition of other areas is also similar.
Officials have said that this monsoon, from July 27 to Saturday evening, 151 people have died due to rain-related accidents. The state has been estimated to suffer a loss of about Rs 1265 crore due to rain and floods. The weather in the state has been clear since Saturday evening. Rain has been recorded in Neri and Kufri. The local meteorological department has issued a yellow alert for heavy rain, storm and lightning in the state on September 3. In view of the possibility of further rain, the government is making all efforts. So that any kind of loss of life and property can be minimized. For this, work is going on at both the central and state levels.
