As a relief from intense heat in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, the meteorological department has issued an “orange alert” of heavy to very heavy rains on July 22 and 23 in many parts of the state.
After the onset of monsoon in the state it has been playing truant as monsoon rains have given a miss in many districts.
Issuing an orange alert the Meteorological Department Shimla has predicted heavy to very heavy rains, thunderstorms and lightning, in isolated areas in several districts of the state on July 22 and 23 and expected to continue the wet spell till July 25. It has also issued a “yellow” alert of heavy rains at isolated areas in the state on July 20 and 21.
The department has cautioned of damage to plantation, horticulture and standing crops, partial damage to vulnerable structures, minor damage to kutcha houses due to strong winds and rains, disruption in traffic and water logging in the low-lying areas.