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Climate change is a gradual on-going phenomenon which has been hastened by anthropogenic activities. With the rise in temperature it is observed that the usual rainfall pattern changes. Absolute analysis of climate variables (in the present case rainfall) for developing an understanding of climatic patterns is required to strengthen the link between the rural livelihood and vulnerability reduction. The study analyzed the historical rainfall data for hundred years and survey based perception of people. The findings are a clear indication of change in rainfall pattern for the districts of Kumaun region and for district Pithoragarh of Uttarakhand and its impacts associated with the sectors of agriculture and various services that will affect the rural population dwelling in the fragile mountains.