Himachal Pradesh
Nodal Department:Department of Environment, Science Technology & Climate Change
7
Priority Sectors
53
Activities
180
SAPCC Indicators
21
State Departments
State Profile
Districts
12
Area
55,673 km²
Population
0.69 Cr
Region
North
Climate Zones
5
Avg Temperature
20°C
Annual Rainfall
1300-1800mm
Forest & Tree Cover
16,435.42 km²
Himachal Pradesh's Progress on NAPCC Indicators
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About Himachal Pradesh SAPCC
SAPCC Overview
Himachal Pradesh SAPCC 2.0 covers the 2021–2030 planning period. It revises Himachal Pradesh SAPCC 1.0 using updated climate evidence, sector assessments, consultations, and links with national climate commitments and sustainable-development priorities. The Department of Environment, Science & Technology serves as the nodal agency, supported by the Himachal Pradesh Knowledge Cell on Climate Change and participating departments and institutions.
Climate profile
- Himachal Pradesh lies in the southern Himalayas, with elevation ranging from low hills to high mountains and trans-Himalayan areas. Its climate changes considerably with altitude, slope and location.
- The state experiences a summer season, a southwest-monsoon period and a cold winter. The monsoon supplies most rainfall, while western disturbances bring winter rain and snowfall, particularly in higher areas.
- Historical analysis in Himachal Pradesh SAPCC 2.0 indicates rising temperatures and a decline in annual rainfall and rainy days. Its projections indicate further warming and possible increases in heavy rainfall, heatwaves, floods and drought conditions, while recognising uncertainty in local projections.
Climate stress at a glance
- Snow, glaciers, springs and mountain rivers support the Satluj, Beas, Ravi, Yamuna and Chenab systems and influence water availability, hydropower and downstream livelihoods.
- Climate conditions differ sharply between the wetter southern slopes and the comparatively dry areas of Lahaul, Spiti and Kinnaur.
- Agriculture, horticulture, forests, biodiversity, tourism and hydropower are closely connected with mountain climate, water and ecosystem conditions.