As of June 20, monsoon yet to show strong signs in the Kangra district
Kangra weather : The month of June has been unusually hot and dry in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, with limited rainfall and soaring temperatures. According to data from the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, the highest temperature this month touched 40.4°C on June 9, while the lowest was recorded at 14.1°C on June 5.
So far, rainfall has been sparse, with only a few light showers over the past 20 days:
• June 3: 1.2 mm
• June 4: 1.9 mm
• June 5: 6.0 mm
• June 14: 21.8 mm
• June 16: 33.6 mm – the highest single-day rainfall so far this month
Most other days have seen no measurable rainfall, marking a slow and weak onset of the monsoon in the region.
Compared to previous years
The current pattern is in stark contrast with previous years. For instance, Kangra received 143.5 mm of rain in a single day in June 2019. This year, by June 20, total rainfall remains well below average.
Also read: Pre-Monsoon Rains Hit Himachal Pradesh; IMD Issues Yellow Alert Till June 22
Impact on daily life and agriculture
The lack of rain and rising heat are becoming a matter of concern for local residents, especially farmers. Reduced soil moisture could affect crops, and the ongoing dry spell may lead to water supply issues in some areas.
The meteorological department has indicated a possibility of rain in the coming days, including isolated heavy rainfall around June 21. However, as of now, June 2025 has been noticeably hotter and drier for Kangra than usual.
