Shimla, April 8 -- Widespread rainfall across most parts of Himachal Pradesh, along with fresh snowfall in higher reaches, has impacted normal life in the hill state over the past 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Wednesday.

Snowfall was reported from the higher reaches of Kangra, Kullu, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul, Spiti and Shimla, while rainfall occurred in almost all districts.

"In the last 24 hours, rainfall has been recorded in almost all districts of Himachal Pradesh, while higher hills have witnessed snowfall," said Shobhit Katiyar, head of IMD Himachal Pradesh, speaking to ANI.

He said significant rainfall was recorded at several stations, with some areas receiving over 60 mm of precipitation, while Shiml...