Shimla, Dec. 1 -- There is usually light rain in many areas of Himachal in November, according to the Meteorological Department but this time the situation was quite the opposite.
It has not rained a single drop in the entire month. Himachal Pradesh has now become drought-like after heavy rains in rainy season.
The month of November has been completely dry this time. Seven districts of the state have received unprecedented rainfall throughout the month. This has affected the sowing of rabi crops. It is also affecting horticulture.
According to the Meteorological Department, during November, 95 percent less than normal rainfall was recorded across the state. 19.7 mm of rain has been considered normal in this period. This year only one mil...