Dharamshala, June 3 -- The southwest monsoon seasonal (June to September, 2025) rainfall is likely to be above normal in Himachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office said on Monday.

The normal rainfall (1971-2020) for the southwest monsoon season for Himachal is (734.4) mm.

"Above-normal rainfall carries benefits for agriculture and water resources but also introduces risks such as flooding, disruptions to transportation, public health concerns, and harm to ecosystems. To address these risks, strategies can include reinforcing infrastructure, making use of IMD's early warning systems, strengthening surveillance and conservation initiatives, and establishing response mechanisms within sectors that are parti...