Dharamshala, July 4 -- No relief from showers is expected in Himachal Pradesh, as the spells of heavy rainfall are likely to continue in the parts of the state, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday .

A moderate flashflood alert in Kangra, Mandi, Hamirpur, Shimla and Sirmaur districts for 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.

On July 4, a yellow alert of heavy rainfall has been sounded for sounded in Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts. An orange alert of heavy to very heavy rainfall has been issued in Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts for July 5, followed by an orange aler...