Dharamshala, June 21 -- Landslides and traffic disruptions were reported from various parts of Himachal Pradesh on Friday as rains lashed the hill state.

Heavy rainfall was recorded at isolated locations over the past 24 hours, while few places recorded moderate rain. The southwest monsoon also made its onset over Himachal, covering parts of the state, including Shimla, on Friday.

Landslides triggered by intermittent rainfall disrupted vehicular movement at several locations across the state, including the Dharamsala-Kangra National Highway. In the Upper Shimla region, a stretch of the Tauni-Hatkoti road was damaged due to a landslide, while another landslide was reported near Jutogh, close to Shimla.

According to MeT department, Himac...