The regional Met office has also stated that there is an 'orange' warning for heavy to very heavy rainfall, along with thunderstorms and lightning, at isolated places on Saturday. Additionally, there is a 'yellow' warning for heavy rain until August 15.

In the early hours of August 1, 2000, the raging waters of the Sutlej reportedly carried away over 100 people and nearly everything in their path as they surged downstream from Kinnaur through parts of Shimla district.

The weather office also warned about the possibility of landslides and flash floods in some places and damage to plantations, standing crops, vulnerable structures and 'kutcha' houses due to strong winds and waterlogging in low-lying areas.

The stones hit the front of the vehicle, resulting in the death of Dev Raj (40), a resident of Punjab.

The state experienced heavy rains, floods, and landslides last year, resulting in approximately 550 deaths during the monsoon season.

The joint initiative will focus on enhancing water resources management, including assessing irrigation efficiency, conducting comprehensive water accounting studies and mapping cropped areas under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana. Urban flooding will also be addressed, with a focus on forecasting, numerical flood inundation and hazard mapping and urban flood risk management.