Dharamshala, Jan. 28 -- An active western disturbance (WD) brought fresh rain and snowfall to Himachal Pradesh on Tuesday, bringing cheer to locals and tourists even as it disrupted road connectivity at several places across the state. The higher reaches received widespread snowfall, while many other parts were lashed by rainfall. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) officials, the influence of the WD is expected to taper off gradually by Wednesday. The MeT department said that Gondla in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the highest snowfall at 22 cm, followed by Kukumseri (21.3 cm), Kothi (20 cm), Koksar (19 cm), Hansa (15 cm), Keylong (12.5 cm), Kalpa (5.5 cm), Moorang (4.0 cm) and Sangla (1.8 cm). Moreover, light snowfall was also reported from parts of Chamba, Kullu and Shimla districts on Tuesday. In terms of rainfall, Bharmaur recorded 14 mm, followed by Saloni (9.3 mm), Chhatrari (8.9 mm), Manali (6 mm), Kasol (4 mm) and Tissa (1 mm). MeT officials said an appreciable rise in minimum temperatures was observed at most stations during the past 24 hours. Minimum temperatures at a few stations were above normal by 2-5 degrees Celsius, while they remained normal or near normal at others. The lowest minimum temperature in the state was recorded at Tabo in Lahaul-Spiti at minus 8.9 degrees Celsius, followed by Kukumseri at minus 2.9 degrees and Kalpa at minus 1.2 degrees. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 2 degrees Celsius, Manali 0.6 degrees, Kufri 1.7 degrees and Reckong Peo 0.4 degrees. After days of severe traffic congestion in Manali, police officials on Tuesday said that normal movement of vehicles has been restored. Manali DSP KD Sharma said, "After facing traffic snarls over the past few days, the Manali town has now been cleared. More than 10,000 cars, along with 50 private Volvo buses and around 50 ordinary buses and trucks, were moved out of Manali by Monday evening. Traffic movement is smooth at present." "Heavy vehicles are not being allowed beyond Patlikuhal, except those providing essential services, and only 4x4 vehicles are permitted to travel beyond Manali," Sharma said. The MeT department has forecast light rain or snowfall at isolated places over higher hills on January 28, 30 and 31. Light to moderate rain or snowfall is likely at many places across the state on February 1, while a few places may receive precipitation on February 2. Dry weather is likely to prevail across the state on January 29. A wedding in the Seraj area of Mandi district held amid heavy snowfall has become the talk of the town. With roads closed due to snow, the groom and his wedding procession trekked 7 km through snow to reach bride's home. Gitesh Thakur, a resident of Bunalidhar village the Seraj region, was scheduled to marry Usha Thakur of Bhainchdi village on January 24. Heavy snowfall lashed the area a day earlier. After the groom and the wedding procession walked in the snow to reach the bride's house, the pictures and videos went viral on social media....