Monsoon set to exit Himachal soon, but this season's toll already stands at 283 dead and ₹1,423 crore in losses Himachal Pradesh is heading into the final phase of this year's monsoon with clear skies forecast for the coming week, even as the season's toll climbs to 283 deaths and over ₹1,423 crore in damage. The sun broke through over large stretches of Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, and weather officials say the state is now edging toward the final phase of this year's monsoon, even though the season is leaving behind a toll of hundreds of lives and thousands of crores in damage. What the coming week looks like Shobhit Katiyar, director of the Meteorological Centre in Shimla, said monsoon activity is likely to stay weak across most of the state for the next three to four days. The weather office expects mostly clear skies over the coming week, although isolated pockets could still see light showers, with no major shift in conditions anticipated during this stretch. A modest pickup in rain activity is possible after September 11, but forecasters do not expect heavy or very heavy spells even then. What the rain gauges showed overnight A bulletin issued by the weather department at 10 am on Tuesday showed that the heaviest rainfall in the preceding 12 hours fell at Jaitu Barrage in Sirmaur district, which logged 56.2 mm. Pachhad came next with 48.2 mm, while Murari Devi in Mandi recorded 46.0 mm. The rest of the readings were far lighter: Dhaulakuan in Sirmaur got 33.5 mm, Kotkhai in Shimla district 19.3 mm, Shimla town itself just 3.8 mm, Kalpa in Kinnaur 2.8 mm, Kangra 2.6 mm, Sarahan in Shimla district 2.3 mm, and Manali in Kullu only 2.0 mm. The spread shows how patchy rainfall has become as the season winds down, with the wetter pockets now largely confined to Sirmaur and Mandi. No weather alert has been issued for the state for the next five to seven days. A slight uptick in rain activity is expected on September 12 and 13, though the chances of heavy downpours during that window remain low. A monsoon that has actually underperformed Despite the destruction reported through the summer, Himachal Pradesh has received below-normal rainfall this monsoon overall, according to Katiyar. The state should typically log around 648 mm of rain by this stage of the season; the actual tally so far stands at roughly 588 mm, leaving the state short of its usual mark. September is expected to stay drier than average across most districts too, though a few pockets, including parts of Kangra, the adjoining areas of Chamba, and sections of Mandi, could see above-normal rainfall this month. When the monsoon will finally pull out Himachal Pradesh typically sees the monsoon withdraw around September 25 each year, and this year's exit is also expected to land close to that usual date, Katiyar said. He added that a precise withdrawal date can only be pinned down four to five days in advance, once patterns firm up closer to the time. The human cost: 283 dead, hundreds hurt The bigger story this season is the damage already on record. A report from the State Emergency Operation Centre, updated to September 7, 2026, puts the monsoon death toll at 283, with 505 people injured and three still missing, covering the period from June 30 to September 7. That works out to more than three deaths a day on average since the season began. Of the total deaths, 169 occurred in road accidents. The disaster has also claimed 468 animals and birds over the same period. Homes and public infrastructure take a hit too Housing losses have been extensive as well. The report records 38 pucca (permanent) and 85 kutcha (semi-permanent) houses as fully destroyed, while a further 153 pucca and 342 kutcha houses suffered partial damage, meaning 123 homes have been wiped out completely and another 495 damaged in part. On the public infrastructure front, the state has tallied losses worth ₹1,423.09 crore, spread across departments including Public Works, Jal Shakti, power, education and fisheries, among others. The entire tally covers the same June 30 to September 7, 2026 window tracked by the emergency centre. What this means for you For most Indians this is just the monsoon fading out on schedule, but in Himachal Pradesh the season's damage will keep affecting daily life for weeks. • Across India: The withdrawal timeline in Himachal, expected around the usual September 25 mark, signals the wider monsoon retreat is also on track, so travellers heading to northern hill states in the coming weeks should still carry rain gear for isolated showers. • In Himachal Pradesh: With mostly clear skies through the week, tourism and local travel should see fewer disruptions, though roads in Sirmaur and Mandi may still see brief showers, and hill-road travel remains riskier given that 169 of the season's 283 deaths were in road accidents. • Rebuilding and compensation: The ₹1,423.09 crore damage to public infrastructure and the 123 homes destroyed outright mean affected families and departments like PWD and Jal Shakti face a long repair and compensation process in the months ahead. Questions & Answers 1. When is the monsoon expected to withdraw from Himachal Pradesh? It usually withdraws around September 25, and this year's exit is also expected close to that date. 2. What will the weather be like over the next 5-7 days? Skies will mostly stay clear with only isolated light showers, and no weather alert has been issued. 3. What is the rain forecast after September 11? A slight increase in rain activity is expected on September 12 and 13, but heavy rainfall is unlikely. 4. How many people have died in this year's monsoon season in Himachal? From June 30 to September 7, 2026, 283 people have died, 505 have been injured and three remain missing. 5. What caused most of these deaths? Road accidents accounted for 169 of the 283 deaths recorded this season. 6. Has Himachal received more or less rain than normal this monsoon? The state should have received around 648 mm of rain by now but has recorded only about 588 mm, which is below normal. 7. Where was the highest rainfall recorded on Tuesday? Jaitu Barrage in Sirmaur district recorded the highest rainfall at 56.2 mm in the preceding 12 hours. 8. How much financial damage has the monsoon caused so far? Public infrastructure losses have been assessed at ₹1,423.09 crore as of the State Emergency Operation Centre's September 7, 2026 report. https://trendkia.com/en/himachal-pradesh/himachal-se-jalda-vida-lega-monasuna-sijana-men-aba-taka-283-mauten-aura-1423-karora-ki-tabahi-29399 TrendKia — Har trend, sabse pehle.