Shimla, Aug. 14 -- The southwest monsoon remained active over Himachal Pradesh on Thursday, with several parts of the state receiving light to moderate rainfall and isolated areas recording heavy showers, while the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast widespread rainfall across the state till August 18.

Sandeep Kumar Sharma, Senior Scientist, IMD Himachal Pradesh, said light to moderate rainfall was recorded in several areas during the past 24 hours, while heavy rainfall was reported in Dharamshala in Kangra district.

"During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was reported in many parts of Himachal Pradesh. Heavy rainfall was recorded in Dharamshala. Kangra, Bilaspur, Mandi and Solan also received light to moderate ...