Red Alert Issued in Three Himachal Pradesh Districts Amid Heavy Rains, CM Says State is Prepared.

Heavy rainfall has been forecasted in three districts of Himachal Pradesh: Kangra, Mandi, and Sirmaur. The state government has issued a red alert and is prepared to deal with the situation. The estimated losses due to the rains stand at around Rs 566 crore, with reports of damage to link roads and small bridges. The search for missing persons continues in Mandi district, where 14 bodies have been recovered so far.