Four people were killed in rain-related incidents in Himachal Pradesh as heavy monsoon showers in several parts of the hill state, including Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala, led to multiple road closures due to landslides, swollen rivers and disruptions in electricity supply, officials said on Wednesday.

Orange alert issued for heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh on July 2-3, affecting multiple districts including Kangra and Mandi.

With the intense rainfall activity, MeT department officials said that maximum temperatures are likely to fall by 3-5 degrees over many parts of the state during the next 4-5 days