Flash flood warning for 7 Himachal districts; orange alert in 6 as heavy rain looms

IMD advises people to avoid vulnerable areas and water bodies as low to moderate flash flood risk persists over the next 24 hours

Tribune News Service

Shimla, Updated At : 11:27 AM Jul 25, 2026 IST

People walk with umbrellas during rain in Shimla. Tribune photo: Lalit Kumar

Himachal Pradesh is likely to witness flash floods triggered by heavy rain over the next 24 hours, with the State Meteorological Centre issuing a flash flood warning for seven districts.

According to the centre, a low to moderate flash flood risk is likely over a few watersheds and adjoining areas in Shimla, Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, Kinnaur, Chamba and Sirmour districts during the next 24 hours.

In view of the warning, people have been advised to avoid venturing into vulnerable areas and near water bodies.

The centre has also issued orange and yellow alerts for all 12 districts of the state. An orange alert has been issued for Kullu, Kangra, Mandi, Bilaspur, Chamba and Sirmour districts, with heavy rain likely at isolated places during the day.

A yellow alert has been issued for Shimla, Solan, Hamirpur, Una, Kinnaur, and Lahaul and Spiti districts, where light to moderate rain is likely at isolated places.

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