Dharamshala, April 27 -- As temperatures continue to remain above normal in Himachal Pradesh, the India meteorological department (IMD), Shimla, has issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions in Una, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, and Solan districts for April 27.

The weather office has advised people to avoid exposure to direct sunlight in view of the prevailing high temperatures. Sunday offered no respite for residents as above-normal temperatures persisted across the state.

Una remained the hottest place in the state, recording a maximum temperature of 41.8degC on Sunday, which is 5degC above normal. It was followed by Sundernagar at 36.8degC, Kangra at 36.6degC, and Mandi at 36degC.

Shimla recorded a maximum temperature of 27.2degC, 3.8d...