Shimla, Aug. 6 -- Heavy rainfall lashed Shimla and several parts of Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, disrupting normal life in the hill town as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast continued wet weather with heavy rain at isolated places across the state over the next several days.

Residents in Shimla said the persistent showers affected daily activities, making commuting difficult and slowing business operations. Rainfall intensified after intermittent spells during the day, leaving roads slippery and reducing visibility.

Speaking to ANI, local resident Ram Pal Sharma said the prolonged rain had made it difficult for people to carry out their daily work.

"It looked cloudy since morning, and then the rain started suddenly. I...