TNR News Network
Shimla:
With the monsoon beginning to retreat from Himachal Pradesh, the temperature is on the rise across the state. The clear skies and strong sunlight are making the hills noticeably warmer, especially in the lower parts of the state.
On Thursday (September 25, 2025), Una recorded the state’s highest temperature at 36°C, signalling the start of a hotter spell. Even in the capital Shimla, the sun remained bright throughout the day, with no signs of rainfall.
According to the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, the weather is expected to remain clear and dry across all parts of Himachal Pradesh until October 2. The conditions are becoming increasingly favourable for the complete withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from the remaining parts of the state over the next two days. The monsoon withdrawal line currently passes through Rampur Bushahr and surrounding areas.
Monsoon season leaves behind massive damage
While the skies may now be clearing, the impact of this year’s monsoon has been devastating. The state has suffered losses exceeding Rs 5,000 crore due to heavy rains, landslides and flash floods. This includes damage to both government and private infrastructure such as roads, agricultural fields and horticultural land.
A state minister pointed out that despite the severity of the disaster, adequate central assistance was not received in 2023 either, forcing the Himachal government to provide Rs 500 crore in relief from its own resources. He also criticised opposition leaders for misleading the public about the actual financial support provided by the central government.
427 lives lost, thousands of homes damaged
From June 20 to September 19, 2025, the state recorded 427 deaths related to the monsoon disasters. The damage to property has also been extensive as 651 permanent homes and 1,012 temporary houses were completely destroyed.
Over 7,000 cowsheds, 584 shops and factories, and 104 crematoriums and watermills sustained serious damage. An additional 2,287 permanent and 4,908 temporary houses were partially damaged.
The minister said that the state government is providing Rs 7 lakh in compensation to those who lost their homes, a significant increase over the Rs 1.3 lakh granted under central government norms.
