As the monsoon approaches and the first rains arrive, cities across India begin preparations to address the seasonal risks associated with waterlogging, waste accumulation, and sanitation
According to what the Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare said , around 315 districts could be affected by a ‘weak’ or ‘uncertain’ monsoon and a possible ‘super’ El Niño. Of these, 147 districts, or about 47 per cent across 25 states/ Union Territories (UTs) are currently recording deficient rainfall according to an analysis.
Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness increasing monsoon activity from August 30, with heavy rainfall warnings issued for several days and a risk of landslides in hilly areas.
Shagun India has seen intense rainfall in recent weeks, with some areas experiencing flood and flood-like situations. Yet as August began, over a third of the country’s land area was under different categories of drought. Forecasts suggested the situation may not ease soon. Scientists tracking soil moisture say that drought is likely to persist across.
Shimla: Several parts of Himachal Pradesh received heavy rainfall during the past 24 hours, but monsoon activity is expected to weaken from Monday, August 24. Sunny weather has been prevailing across most parts of the state, including Shimla. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), rainfall activity is likely to decrease between August 24 and.
-Abhishek Vij The weather has become erratic in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu and Kashmir. El Niño also exhibits uneven behavior, meaning it is weak in some areas and strong in others. In Punjab, only 4-5 districts are receiving rainfall, while 12 districts are facing drought. Himachal Pradesh is also experiencing unusual behavior, with.
