Kinnaur, July 4 -- The monsoon is expected to intensify in Himachal Pradesh in the coming days. The Meteorological Centre, Shimla, has forecasted an increase in monsoon activity across the state starting July 5 and has issued 'Orange' and 'Yellow' alerts for heavy rainfall in various regions up to July 12.

Rainfall was recorded in several parts of the state over the last 24 hours, leading to flood-like conditions in some areas and disrupting normal life. Traffic on national highways was briefly interrupted in several places due to debris accumulation but was subsequently restored.

In Kalpa, located in the tribal district of Kinnaur, the minimum temperature was recorded at 14.2degC and the maximum at 24.4degC.

Meanwhile, the state gover...