Shimla, Oct. 4 -- The southwest monsoon has completely withdrawn from Himachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Saturday, marking an eight-day delay from its normal withdrawal date of September 25.

According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh recorded 652.3 mm of rainfall during the 2026 monsoon season, against the long-period average (LPA) of 734.4 mm, registering an 11% deficit and falling in the normal rainfall category.

The monsoon had made a delayed onset over Himachal Pradesh on June 30, covering the entire state by July 1, compared with the normal onset date of June 25. The IMD said the 2026 seasonal rainfall was the 41st lowest recorded in Himachal Pradesh during the past 125 years. ...