Dharamshala, Dec. 3 -- Most parts of Himachal Pradesh are expected to receive below normal rainfall during December, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

According to the monthly outlook report issued by IMD's Shimla office, the mean maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to above normal over most parts of the hill state except isolated parts of plains (parts of Solan Una, Bilaspur and Sirmaur) where it is likely to be normal during December.

Also, the mean minimum temperatures are likely to be normal to above normal over most parts of the state except some parts of plains where it is likely to be normal. Moreover, the occurrence of cold waves during December is likely to be above normal in some parts of the ...