Archive · 2 Dec 2025
Himachal Pradesh faces rain deficit
The weather office in Shimla said that there might be rain and snow in the hills of Himachal Pradesh on December 4 and 5.
They also warned about thick fog near the Bhakra Dam and in the Balh Valley from Monday to Wednesday.
People should be careful during these days because the weather might change quickly.
The state saw very little rain in November, with only 1 mm on average, which is much less than usual.
Some areas, like Sirmaur, had almost no rain at all.
The weather was dry most of the month, and the fog was seen for several days in some places.
Himachal Pradesh recorded a 95% rain deficit in November 2025, with an average of 1 mm against the normal 19.7 mm.
Sirmaur district experienced a 100% rain deficit, followed by other districts with significant deficits.
Dense fog was observed for nine days in Mandi and seven days in Bilaspur in November.
Yellow warning issued for dense fog in parts of Bhakra Dam and Balh Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Light rain or snow expected in mid and higher hills on Thursday and Friday.
- Who
- Shimla Meteorological office
- What
- Rain and snow forecast, rain deficit
- When
- December 4-5, November 2025
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh
- Why
- Seasonal weather patterns, rain deficit
- Location
- Himachal Pradesh
- Forecast Dates
- December 4-5
- Warning Issued
- Yellow warning for dense fog
- Affected Areas
- Mid and high hills, Bhakra Dam reservoir, Balh Valley
- Source
- Shimla Meteorological office
- Rainfall Deficit
- 95%
- Average Rainfall
- 1 mm (November 2025)
- Normal Rainfall
- 19.7 mm (November)
