Himachal sees wettest August in 76 years, Solan among worst hit
The much-awaited monsoon that promised relief and prosperity has instead unleashed havoc across Himachal Pradesh, particularly devastating the agrarian belt. With 68% excess rainfall lashing the state this season, the bounty of rain has turned into a curse. Solan district stands as one of the worst-hit, where 131.1 mm drenched the region in a single day.