For November 25, this was warmest night for Shimla in 15 years

The state has witnessed continuous dry spell since October 1 to November 26 with the region experiencing 5.6 mm average rains against normal rainfall of 56.8 mm, a deficit of over 90 per cent. The rain deficit was 99 per cent in Hamirpur and Lahaul and Spiti, followed by Kinnaur (97 per cent),  Kullu 91 (per cent), Chamba (87 per cent), Shimla 85 (per cent), Sirmaur 82 (per cent).

The minimum and maximum temperatures rose by 2 to 3 notches and Una was hottest in the day with a high of 29.8 degrees Celsius. The local Met office has predicted dry weather in the region over next six days from November 27 onwards.