Shimla, Aug. 3 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh from August 3 to August 7, with isolated spells of heavy rain likely in several districts, though no flash flood warning has been issued for the state so far.

Speaking to ANI on Monday in Shimla, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, said the state is expected to remain under the influence of an active monsoon during the next four to five days.

"Rainfall activity is likely to continue across Himachal Pradesh from August 3 to 7 under active monsoon conditions. Heavy rainfall is expected at isolated places during this period, but as of now no flash flood warning has been issued for the state," Sharma...