Shimla, July 3 -- The Shimla Meteorological Centre has issued an orange alert for July 6 and July 7, warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall across the low hill, plain and mid-hill regions of Himachal Pradesh, with authorities cautioning against the heightened risk of flash floods, landslides, mudslides and waterlogging.

According to the latest weather advisory, intense rainfall may trigger localised landslides, debris flows and flash floods in vulnerable areas. Slippery roads, reduced visibility and traffic disruptions are also expected, prompting disaster management authorities to urge residents and tourists to exercise extreme caution during the forecast period.

Authorities have advised people to avoid all non-essential travel throug...