Shimla, Aug. 11 -- With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issuing an orange alert for heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh, continuous rain over the past 24 hours has triggered landslides and other rain-related incidents in Shimla, raising concerns among residents in vulnerable areas.

The Shimla Municipal Corporation has said it is prepared to deal with emergencies and has begun urgent works at vulnerable locations.

The continuing rainfall has once again highlighted the vulnerability of several parts of Shimla to landslides, road damage, drainage-related problems and slope instability, with residents in affected areas seeking prompt preventive and relief measures from the authorities.

A landslide was reported in the Cemetery area...