Shimla, Aug. 31 -- The Meteorological Department of Shimla issued an alert for light to moderate rainfall at most places, including Chamba, Kangra, Kinnaur, Kullu, Lahul and Spiti, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur, and Solan districts, over the next six hours.

The IMD have issued an alert of Light to moderate rain with isolated intense spells over Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Una districts in the upcoming six hours.

Heavy rainfall has caused widespread disruption across Himachal Pradesh, affecting road connectivity and public utilities. According to the State Emergency Operation Centre (SEOC) of the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA), the cumulative death toll since the onset of the monsoon on June 20 has risen to 320.

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