Dharamshala, March 2 -- Due to continuous dry weather, Himachal Pradesh has received 9th lowest rainfall in February since 1901 with 85% rainfall deficit in the month.

According to IMD (Shimla) report, the state received large deficient precipitation with departure (-85%) having recorded actual rainfall of 15.7mm against the normal rainfall of 101.8mm in the month of February 2026. All the districts received large deficient rainfall.

The highest rainfall deficit of 96% has been recorded in Solan district, followed by 94% in Una and Sirmaur districts each and 93% in Bilaspur. Kanga and Chamba districts recorded 90% and 89% rainfall deficit in February respectively, while 86% rainfall deficit was recorded in Hamirpur and 83% deficit in Ki...