Himachal Pradesh: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in eight districts, issues orange alert

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We have issued orange alerts of heavy rainfall in Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi and Una districts of the state.".

He further mentioned that within the last day, a significant amount of rain was observed across the Kangra, Solan, Mandi, Bilaspur, and Hamirpur districts..

Meanwhile, National Highway 205 (NH 205) was on Sunday blocked at Dakesh in the Bilaspur district of Himachal Pradesh due to a landslide, said authorities..

Government authorities have conveyed that more than 200 roads throughout the state remain inaccessible due to substantial rainfall and consequent occurrences of landslides, along with debris descending from the hills..

As the monsoon's relentless impact persists, Himachal Pradesh remains subjected to its destructive force, resulting in the emergence of landslides and sudden floods, ANI reported..

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