Shimla, Jan. 25 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued an Orange Alert for parts of Himachal Pradesh, warning of widespread rain and snowfall from the night of January 26 till the morning of January 28, under the influence of an active western disturbance.

According to the Meteorological Centre, Shimla, isolated spells of heavy rainfall and snowfall are very likely on January 27, particularly in the high-altitude districts of Chamba, Kullu, Kinnaur and Lahaul-Spiti.

The IMD forecast said that light to moderate snowfall, with a few intense spells, is expected over high hills and adjoining mid-hill areas from late night of January 26. Meanwhile, low hills and plains, along with nearby mid-hill regions, are likely to...