Himachal rains: Landslides reported at many places, road-clearing ops underway, IMD issues alert

Himachal rains: Landslides reported at many places, road-clearing ops underway, IMD issues alert

The MeT centre has cautioned that heavy rains in the mid and lower hills can trigger landslides and mudslides in vulnerable areas, cause water logging in low-lying areas, and partial damage to vulnerable structures, besides skidding of vehicles due to slippery roads and low visibility.

Heavy Rains Lash Himachal; Orange Alert Issued In Several Districts

Shimla, June 21: Several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed moderate to heavy rainfall on Saturday, prompting the local Meteorological Department to issue an orange alert for heavy to very heavy rains in five districts on Sunday and in nine districts on Wednesday. According to the alert, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur are likely to experience intense rainfall on Sunday. By Wednesday, heavy to very heavy rain is expected in nine ou…