Shimla, July 10 -- After three days of partial respite, Himachal Pradesh is once again under threat from renewed monsoon fury, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert today for several districts including Mandi, Kullu, Chamba, Kangra, Shimla, and Sirmaur, warning of low to moderate flash flood risks and intense rainfall over isolated watersheds.

According to the IMD's flash flood guidance issued at 8:30 am, "Surface runoff/inundation may occur at some fully saturated soils and low-lying areas due to expected rainfall in the next 24 hours." Dark clouds have hovered since last evening, signalling more rain ahead.

So far, the monsoon has claimed 85 lives officially, with over 30 missing, and injuries reported...