Shimla, March 28 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a yellow alert for rain, thunderstorms, lightning, and snowfall in Himachal Pradesh starting Saturday, March 28, with weather activity expected to intensify over the following two days.

Speaking to ANI on Friday, Senior Scientist at IMD Himachal Pradesh, Sandeep Kumar Sharma, said that light rainfall is likely in isolated areas such as Solan on Friday evening, while districts including Kangra, Mandi, Shimla and Kullu may also witness light showers.

"The weather system will become active from the night of March 28, and its impact will be seen across most parts of the state on March 29 and 30. Many regions are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall, while highe...