Dharamshala, March 8 -- With a fresh western disturbance likely to affect Western Himalayan region from March 9, India Meteorological Department's (IMD) Shimla office has sounded a yellow alert of heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Himachal on March 10 (Monday).

According to the MeT department, light rain or snowfall is also likely at isolated places in the districts of Lahaul-Spiti, Kinnaur and over the higher reaches of Chamba, Kangra and Kullu districts on Sunday. Moreover, the weather office has also predicted light to moderate rain or snowfall at many places from March 12 to 14.

The MeT officials said the minimum temperatures are likely to rise gradually by 2-3 degrees during the next 2-3 days. The maximu...