Shimla, June 16 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a yellow alert on Monday in six districts of Himachal Pradesh following heavy rainfall in the state.

These districts include Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Chamba, Mandi, and Kangra.

Shobhit Katiyar, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, says, "In the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain has been observed at many places in Himachal. Thundershowers have also been recorded at some places. No heat wave conditions have been recorded anywhere."

"Light to moderate rain with thundershowers will be seen in Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan and Chamba, Mandi, Kangra of the North West and parts of south eastern Himachal on June 16-17. We have issued a yellow alert in all these districts. Rai...