Dharamshala, May 27 -- The India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office has issued an orange alert for hailstorms and gusty winds (50-60 km/h) for Tuesday and Wednesday in several districts, said officials, and added that rainfall is expected in parts of Himachal over the coming days.

According to the IMD, light rainfall is likely at a few places on May 27, 28 and 29. However, widespread precipitation, including spells of heavy rain, is expected in the mid-hills on May 30, the officials said.

The orange alert has been issued for Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur on Tuesday (May 27). It will continue on Wednesday (May 28) for Kullu, Mandi and Shimla. A yellow alert has been issued for the remaining districts, the o...