Orange alert sounded for three Himachal districts on Thursday amid fresh incidents of flash floods, cloudbursts

Himachal Pradesh Weather Update: Heavy rain has battered Himachal Pradesh, with several roads closed and bridges destroyed in the Shimla and Lahaul and Spiti districts, following fresh incidents of cloudburst flash floods in the state since Wednesday.

Over 300 roads, including two National Highways, have been closed, while a police post in Ganvi Ravine was swept away due to the floods.

In the Shimla district, heavy rainfall led to the collapse of a bus stand and damaged several adjoining shops. Additionally, two bridges were washed away, cutting off access to the Koot and Kyav panchayats. No casualties have been reported so far.