<span style="color: #222222;">In Himachal Pradesh, State Disaster Management Authority (HPSDMA) has issued an advisory asking residents in five districts to stay away from avalanche-prone slopes. <br />''<br />''An official spokesperson said, avalanche warning has been issued for various parts of Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Shimla, Kinnaur and Kullu districts, where heavy snowfall is expected in the coming days. <br />''<br />''The authority has asked the district administrations and district disaster management authorities to monitor the situation in their areas regularly and take appropriate precautionary measures. <br />''<br />''They have also been directed to keep rescue teams on standby to deal with any emergency situation.</span><br />''<br />