Dharamshala, Oct. 23 -- Several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rainfall while higher reaches received snowfall on Wednesday, leading to a dip in the minimum temperatures. According to the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office, light to moderate rain or snowfall was observed at isolated places over the state during the past 24 hours. The weather office said that Koksar in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti recorded a snowfall of 11.4 cm.

Kothi in Kullu recorded a rainfall of 23 mm, followed by Manali (12 mm), Bharmaour (11.5 mm), Keylong (6 mm), Bhuntar (3.6 mm) and Kukumsheri (1.2 mm). The minimum temperatures were normal or near normal at isolated stations. At many stations, they were above normal by 2-5deg Celsius...