Dark clouds covered the sky of Shimla city.
Sudden rain lashed parts of Shimla and dipped the temperature further.
IMD Shimla Director Manmohan Singh said, "Thunderstorm is expected on July 5 and July 6 in the state.
On July 7, heavy rainfall is likely to occur in Shimla, Sirmaur, Solan, Mandi, Kangra and Chamba districts."
