Dharamshala, June 17 -- With showers expected to continue over the coming days in Himachal Pradesh, the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms, lightning, hailstorms and gusty winds in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi and Shimla districts for June 18.

The weather office has also sounded a yellow alert for thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in several districts on June 17, 18 and 19. Rainfall has been forecast at a few places across the state till June 22. A fresh Western Disturbance (WD) is likely to affect northwest India from June 18.

Light to moderate rain was recorded at many places across the state during the past 24 hours. The highest rainfall of 4.6 cm was recorded in Gohar, ...