Dharamshala, March 8 -- Most parts of Himachal are likely to witness above normal maximum and minimum temperatures during the pre-monsoon season (March to May), the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office has predicted.

According to IMD's seasonal outlook, there is a high probability that the mean maximum temperatures are likely to be above normal over most parts from March to May . Also, there is a moderate probability that the mean minimum temperatures are also likely to be above normal over most parts of Himachal during this period.

The MeT department officials said that during the upcoming pre-monsoon season there is moderate probability that there will be about 55-65% more number of heat wave days over low hills or pl...