Dharamshala, Oct. 16 -- Several parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed rainfall, while the higher reaches and mountain passes received fresh snowfall on Thursday, bringing down the mercury across the state. As temperatures dropped, Kukumseri in Lahaul-Spiti recorded the lowest minimum temperature in the state at -0.4degC."

Fresh snowfall was recorded in the high-altitude areas of Lahaul-Spiti, Chamba, Kinnaur, Kangra and Kullu districts. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Gondhla and Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti received 5cm and 3cm of snowfall, respectively. Snowfall was also reported at the north portal of the Atal Tunnel in Rohtang.

Rainfall was recorded in several areas including Dharamshala, Bhuntar, Manali, Palampur a...