Shimla, Aug. 5 -- Relentless monsoon rains continued to lash Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, affecting daily life across several districts for the fifth consecutive day. Dense fog, intermittent landslides, and waterlogging have crippled mobility, with traffic coming to a near halt in many areas.

The state capital, Shimla, also witnessed widespread disruption, with visibility levels dropping sharply due to persistent fog and rain.

Local residents are struggling to maintain their day-to-day routines as rains intensify across Himachal Pradesh.

"Continuous rain has hit normal life. It's becoming difficult for children to go to school and for us to carry out daily work," said Kapil, a resident of Shimla. "There's also fear of landslides due to...