People walking with umbrellas in the rain on the ridge of Shimla.
Light snowfall has started in higher areas of Himachal Pradesh and rain in low -lying areas. During the last 24 hours, fresh snow fell 13 cm in Gondla of Lahaul Spiti, 6 cm in Kukumasari and 4 centimeters in Keylong.
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At the same time, Manali received 7.0 mm (mm) rain, 2.6 mm in Sangla, 2.3 mm in Saluni, 1.2 mm in Jot, 1.0mm in Dalhousie, 0.5 mm in Bhuntar. This has returned the night cold in high areas.
Tourist walking on the ridge of Shimla.
Warning in 10 districts today
According to the Meteorological Department, more rain is expected today and tomorrow. The Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert of rain snowfall in all 10 districts except Lahaul Spiti and Kinnaur.
During this period, there will be good snowfall in higher areas and good rainfall in plains and medium altitude areas. In some places there is also a warning of thunderstorms and storms.
Rain in 7 districts on 16 March
According to the Meteorological Department, on March 16, there is a possibility of snowfall in Kangra, Mandi, Shimla, Solan, Sirmaur, Kinnaur and Lahaul Spiti districts. March 17 may have light drizzle in some areas. From March 18, the weather is forecast across the state.