Shimla
Himachal Pradesh has received 33 percent less rainfall than normal in March 2025. From 1 to 31 March, 113.4 mm of rainfall was considered normal in the state, but in reality only 75.6 mm of rain fell. Bilaspur received 38 percent less rainfall than normal, Chamba 58, Hamirpur 39, Kangra 40, Kinnaur 40, Lahaul-Spiti 43, Shimla 2, Sirmour 29, Solan 43, and Una received 62 percent less rainfall. Whereas Kullu received 17 percent more rainfall than normal and Mandi 5 percent more.
The weather is expected to remain clear in the state for a week. According to the Meteorological Center Shimla, the weather is forecast to remain dry in the state from March 31 to April 6. However, on April 3, there may be light rain and snowfall at some places in Chamba, Kullu, Kangra, Lahaul-Spiti, and Kinnaur districts. At the same time, the minimum temperature is likely to gradually increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state during the next 3-4 days. The maximum temperature is expected to gradually increase by 2-4 degrees Celsius in many parts of the state.
The minimum temperature in Shimla was 12.2, Sundernagar 9.3, Bhuntar 7.1, Kalpa 2.8, Dharamshala 11.5, Una 6.9, Nahan 14.4, Keylong 0.4, Palampur 9.0, Solan 7.4, Manali 7.7, Kangra 10.3, Mandi 10.6, Bilaspur 11.5, Chamba 8.8, Kufri 8.7, Kukumseri 2.7, Dhaula Kuan 9.7, Barthin 7.3, Sarahan 9.5, Tabo -0.7 and Paonta Sahib recorded 15.0 degrees Celsius.
The weather is good for apple gardening; many crops are flowering.
This weather is excellent for apple gardening in the state. Many crops are flowering well these days. Especially in the lower regions, stone fruit plants are flowering and apple plants are also getting pink buds. Apart from this, it is also a good season for spraying apple plants.
