Dharamshala, June 26 -- At least five people have died and several others remain missing after heavy rainfall triggered a series of cloudbursts and flash floods in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu and Kangra districts, officials said on Wednesday.

The incidents occurred on Wednesday afternoon, prompting widespread damage across the region.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast isolated heavy rainfall over Himachal Pradesh and neighbouring states between June 25 and July 1. An orange alert has been issued for June 29, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall and potential flash floods and landslides in districts including Una, Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi.

The IMD added that light to moderat...