Heavy rains lash Himachal Pradesh, more downpour likely

Heavy rains lashed many parts of Himachal Pradesh today, impacting movement of vehicular traffic.

Shimla recorded 98 mm of rainfall between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm, said MeT Department director Manmohan Singh said.

Several other parts of the state witnessed moderate to heavy rains.

Una recorded the highest maximum temperature of 36.2 degrees Celsius.

The weatherman has predicted widespread rainfall in the state during the next 36 hours.

Scattered rainfall is expected on July 4, Singh said, adding that rains are very likely at isolated places in the state on July 5 and 6.