India, Aug. 4 -- The weather office on Monday, August 3, cautioned of flash floods in at least seven districts of Himachal Pradesh in view of a heavy rainfall forecast in several areas across the state.

The Shimla Meteorological Centre has indicated low flash flood risk to areas in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Sirmaur and Solan districts till Tuesday morning.

The weather office on Monday evening issued an 'orange' alert for heavy rains in isolated places in Chamba, Kangra, Una, Solan, Sirmaur and Bilapsur districts in the next 12 hours.

It also issued a 'yellow' alert of heavy rains in isolated parts of the state till August 9.

There is a possibility of landslides and flash floods in vulnerable areas, the MeT said.

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