Shimla, June 25 -- The office of The Director General of Police, Himanchal Pradesh has issued a public advisory regarding monsoon preparedness. The notice stated that significant risk in the area which includes hilly terrain, fast-flowing rivers and landslide-prone zone which heighten the danger of floods, landslides, and cloudbursts posing a threat to life and property.

The public advisory is issued to promote alertness, preparedness and timely action among citizens. It has requested the public to avoid unnecessary travel during heavy rains, especially near hillsides, rivers and low-lying areas, monitor weather forecasts and alerts issued by the Meteorological Department and local administration.

It has urged to public to save emergenc...