Shimla, Jan. 27 -- Himachal Pradesh witnessed isolated rainfall and widespread snowfall in the higher reaches over the past 24 hours, while minimum temperatures rose appreciably at several places, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday.

According to the IMD's Meteorological Centre in Shimla, significant snowfall was recorded in Lahaul-Spiti and adjoining tribal and high-altitude regions, with Gondla receiving 22 cm, Kukumseri 21.3 cm, Kothi 20 cm and Koksar 19 cm of snow. Keylong recorded 12.5 cm, while Kalpa and Sangla reported 5.5 cm and 1.8 cm, respectively.

Light to moderate rain was reported in parts of Chamba and Kullu districts, with Saloni recording 9.3 mm and Manali 6 mm. Thunderstorm activity was observed in...