India, Aug. 26 -- Himachal Pradesh is on high alert as heavy rain continued to lash Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Kangra, Mandi, Chamba and Kullu districts on Tuesday, officials said. Moderate rainfall was reported from Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur and Lahaul-Spiti districts.

Strong currents of the Beas river washed away a multi-storeyed hotel and four shops in Manali in Kullu district in the early hours of Tuesday. With the river in spate, the gushing waters entered Alu ground in Manali and the Manali-Leh highway was blocked at several points, according to the officials.

Water from Ghanvi Khud (drain) entered houses in Kullu.

Two buildings housing about 40 shops collapsed in the Balichowki area of Mandi district late on Monday night. There were ...