Dharamshala, Aug. 2 -- As monsoon continues to pound parts of Himachal Pradesh, the India meteorological department (IMD) has predicted normal to above normal rainfall likely over many parts of the hill state in August.

Below normal rainfall is expected in some parts of high-hill areas (parts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and Chamba). According to IMD, during the second half of the south west monsoon season (August to September 2025), normal to above normal rainfall is likely over many parts of Himachal Pradesh.

In August, the mean maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of plains and adjoining mid hills of Himachal and are likely to be normal to above normal for many parts of mid and high hills of the st...