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Flashflood warning in several Himachal districts; NH-5 blocked in Shimla

Orange weather warning issued for Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Sirmaur districts
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Swollen Beas river following heavy rain, in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh, June 30, 2025. PTI
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A flashflood warning has been issued for Chamba, Mandi, Hamirpur, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Solan districts for the next 24 hours amid ongoing heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh.

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According to the Hydromet Division of the State Meteorological Department, low to moderate flashfloods are likely in certain watersheds and neighborhoods, potentially causing surface runoff and flooding in saturated and low-lying areas.

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An orange weather warning has also been issued for Shimla, Kangra, Mandi, Una, Hamirpur, Solan, Bilaspur, and Sirmaur districts, forecasting intense rain spells, thunderstorms, and lightning in isolated areas.

Meanwhile, a yellow warning has been issued for Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, and Lahaul-Spiti, predicting light to moderate rainfall.

Due to the downpour, National Highway-5 has been blocked at several points near Kingal and Bithal in Shimla district, affecting traffic movement.

Also read: 23 deaths due to heavy rains in Himachal during past 10 days

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