Heavy rains disrupt normal life in Himachal, schools closed in 8 districts

The local meteorological office sounded a red alert predicting intense spells of rain at isolated places in Kangra and Chamba districts on Monday and asked people to stay cautious.

It also issued an orange warning of heavy to very heavy rain in isolated parts of the state on Monday and yellow alert of heavy rains in the state till August 31.

There were also reports of the season's first snowfall at Shipkila in higher reaches of Lahaul and Spiti district.