Met office issues orange alert for hail, very heavy rain in Himachal Pradesh on October 6

Himachal Pradesh anticipates a fresh wet spell beginning October 5. The meteorological department issued an orange alert for heavy rain and thunderstorms on October 6 in six districts. A yellow warning covers all 12 districts on October 5. Light to moderate rains are predicted across the state on October 6 and 7. Temperatures remained above normal on Saturday.