Dharamshala, July 5 -- The India Meteorological Department's(IMD) Shimla office on Friday said that heavy to very heavy rainfall activity is expected in Himachal Pradesh from July 5 to 9.

Predicting peak intensity of rain on July 6 and 7 during July 5 to 9 spell, IMD has sounded a red alert (most vigil) of very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall for July 6 in Kangra, Sirmaur and Mandi districts, while an orange alert has been issued for Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Solan, Shimla and Kullu districts.

"Light to moderate rainfall is likely at most places with heavy to very heavy rainfall at few places very likely over plains, mid hills and adjoining high hills of the state during July 5 to 9, with peak intensity on July 6 and 7. Isolate...