Dharamshala, Aug. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh's Shimla and Mandi districts have received significantly above-normal rainfall in July, with excess rainfall recorded at 71% and 58%, respectively, reveals the data by India Meteorological Department. Kullu also witnessed 25% above-normal rainfall.

Between July 1 and 31, Shimla recorded 360.1 mm of rainfall against a normal of 210.2 mm, while Mandi received 612.1 mm compared to the normal 386.5 mm. Kullu district also saw excess rainfall, receiving 229.9 mm against a normal of 184 mm, which is 25% above normal.

In contrast, Lahaul-Spiti recorded the highest rainfall deficit at 77%, followed by Solan with a 17% deficit, and both Kinnaur and Chamba districts recording a 13% shortfall each.

The stat...