Shimla, July 3 -- Chief Minister's Principal Media Advisor Naresh Chauhan said the monsoon has become active across the state over the past few days, triggering heavy rainfall, localised damage and a cloudburst incident in Kinnaur, but asserted that the overall situation remains under control and there is no cause for panic.

Speaking to ANI in Shimla, Chauhan on Friday said the state administration, disaster management machinery and all concerned departments remain on high alert to deal with any monsoon-related emergencies. He also urged tourists not to cancel their travel plans based on isolated incidents or misleading information circulating on social media, saying all major tourist destinations remain safe and accessible.

"The monsoo...