Umbrellas out at Shimla's Ridge Maidan in July rain

Residents of Shimla navigated the iconic Ridge Maidan under umbrellas as heavy monsoon rain lashed Himachal Pradesh on 22 July 2026, turning the popular promenade into a wet, grey tableau.

Heavy monsoon showers descended on Shimla district, Himachal Pradesh, on 22 July 2026, with pedestrians at Ridge Maidan relying on umbrellas to brave the relentless downpour.

Scenes from Ridge Maidan in Shimla on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, where persistent monsoon rainfall prompted locals and visitors alike to shelter under umbrellas across the open promenade.

Umbrella-toting walkers made their way across Ridge Maidan in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, on 22 July 2026, as heavy monsoon rainfall continued to drench the hill district through the day.