The Meteorological Department of Himachal Pradesh issued an alert on Monday for heavy rains in the next six hours in several parts of the state.

The IMD has issued an alert for heavy rainfall in the following districts of Himachal Pradesh: Bilaspur, Sirmaur, Solan, Una, Chamba, Hamirpur, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Mandi, and Shimla.

Earlier today, three people died in Shimla district due to continuous heavy rains in the region for the past 24 hours, which has led to damage to property and disruption in essential services.