August 6, 2025 8:58 AM
Heavy rains lash Himachal; schools shut, highways blocked
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued a weather warning at 6:30 AM today, forecasting light to moderate rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh. Intense to very intense spells are likely in the districts of Bilaspur, Solan, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Mandi over the next 3 to 4 hours. Light to moderate rainfall is also expected in many areas of Chamba, Kangra, Hamirpur, Una, Lahaul and Spiti, Kinnaur, and Kullu districts. Heavy and continuous rainfall has disrupted normal life in Sh...