Dharamshala, July 2 -- Rainfall is expected to continue in Himachal Pradesh in coming days, with heavy to very heavy rainfall also likely at some places.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a low to moderate flash flood alert for Mandi, Kullu, Hamirpur, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts for the next 24 hours. The weather office said surface run-off or inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas due to expected rainfall occurrence.

During the last 24 hours, extremely heavy rain was observed at isolated places while heavy to very heavy rainfall was observed at a few places in the state.

According to MeT department officials, light to moderate rainfall is very likely across most parts of the s...