Shimla, July 7 -- Himachal Pradesh is bracing for another spell of intense monsoon activity, as the State Meteorological Department's Hydromet Division on Sunday issued a flash flood warning for 10 districts, along with an orange weather alert for eight districts on July 7 (Monday). The warning follows continuous rainfall across several regions and predictions of heavier downpours in the coming days.
According to the department, there is a moderate to high risk of flash floods in the districts of Shimla, Kangra, Solan, Kullu, Mandi, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Chamba, and Una over the next 24 hours. The warning comes in light of saturated soil conditions and the potential for sudden surface run-off and inundation, especially in low-lying ...