Dharamshala, Oct. 17 -- Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh has led to a sharp drop in minimum temperatures, with Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti recording the state's lowest minimum temperature at -1.7degC on Friday.

It was followed by Kukumseri, which recorded a minimum temperature of - 1.2degC, while another reading of 0.1degC was recorded in the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, minimum temperatures remained below normal at a few stations across the state.

During the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at a few places, while isolated areas received light snowfall. Keylong recorded 7cm of snowfall, while trace snowfall was reported in Bharmour in Chamba distri...