Shimla, July 1 -- The Southwest Monsoon covered the entire state of Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday, bringing widespread showers to Shimla, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued heavy rainfall warning for the next seven days and advised residents and tourists to remain alert amid the possibility of landslides, flash floods, waterlogging and traffic disruptions.

The monsoon showers drew tourists to the hill station despite dense fog reducing visibility at several locations. Visitors were seen enjoying the cool weather and rain, although some said the conditions had affected their travel plans.

Speaking with ANI, Imran, a tourist from Chandigarh, said, "It's monsoon here and we are enjoying it a lot. We were supposed to travel...