Shimla, Nov. 13 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast light rain and snowfall in the higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh over the next 24 hours under the influence of an active western disturbance, even as temperatures across the state have dropped by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius during the past 24 hours.

The weather department said districts including Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, Kangra, Mandi and Kinnaur were experiencing cloudy conditions, with light to moderate rainfall likely in parts of these regions. Snowfall is also expected in higher-altitude areas, particularly around Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass and other high reaches of Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba.

Senior IMD scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma, speaking with ANI in Shim...