Shimla, Jan. 29 -- The India Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate rainfall and snowfall at several places in higher and adjoining mid-hill areas of Himachal Pradesh during the next two weeks, while overall precipitation activity is likely to remain below normal in most parts of the state.

According to the extended range weather forecast issued by the IMD Meteorological Centre, Shimla, a fresh spell of weather activity is expected from January 30 to February 5

"During the first week,light to moderate rain and snowfall is likely at many places over the higher hill areas and adjoining mid-hill regions of the state", IMD HP said.

The weather department said rainfall frequency across most parts of Himachal Pradesh is lik...