India, June 27 -- Heavy rain, flash floods and cloudbursts have wreaked havoc in parts of Himachal Pradesh including Kullu and Kangra districts, with at least five people dead, and five others missing.

More rain expected in the hill state and an orange alert has been issued for Sunday, June 29, with potential flash floods and landslides expected in Una, Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, Kangra, Chamba, Kullu, and Mandi districts.

Chief Minister Sukhwinder Sukhu said that cloudbursts have taken place at three locations and flash floods at nine locations in the state.

According to police, 250 people have been rescued so far, and of the five who died, four have been identified. "One survivor has been rescued from the forest... The survivo...