Updated On: 12 August, 2025 04:39 PM IST | Shimla | mid-day online correspondent
According to the latest IMD predictions, an orange alert was issued for Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts on Tuesday. The weather bureau also said that Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts are likely to receive very heavy rain on Wednesday

The IMD has urged residents to remain vigilant during this period and avoid travelling near landslide-prone areas. Representational pic
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has once again issued an orange alert for Himachal Pradesh, forecasting heavy to very heavy rain over the next three days, from Tuesday to the late hours of Thursday, reported ANI.
According to the latest IMD inputs, the orange alert has been issued for Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, and Mandi districts for Tuesday, while on Wednesday, the warning will apply to Bilaspur, Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts. On Tuesday, a yellow alert was issued for Shimla and Solan districts, indicating heavy rainfall.
Senior IMD Scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma, speaking to ANI, said that rain and weather activities will continue in the region for the next three days.