Himachal Pradesh, 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 due to an active western disturbance. Meanwhile, temperatures across the state have dropped by 2 to 6 degrees Celsius in the past 24 hours.

The weather department said districts including Chamba, Lahaul-Spiti, Kullu, Kangra, Mandi and Kinnaur are experiencing cloudy weather. Light to moderate rainfall is likely in some parts of these districts. Snowfall is also expected in higher-altitude areas, especially around Rohtang Pass, Baralacha Pass and other higher regions of Lahaul-Spiti and Chamba.

Senior IMD scientist Sandeep Kumar Sharma told ANI in Shimla on Friday tha...