Dharamshala, March 20 -- The higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh continued to receive snowfall while several other parts witnessed rainfall on Thursday, marking a fall in the temperature. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) office in Shimla, more rain and snowfall is expected in the coming days. Besides, an orange alert for heavy rain and snowfall has been sounded in Mandi, Shimla and Sirmaur districts for Friday.

The average maximum temperatures were recorded below normal across many stations. Shimla saw a maximum temperature of 12.6degC, around 5degC below normal, while Sundernagar recorded 18.4degC, which is 8.2degC below normal. Una registered a maximum temperature of 17.6degC, a sharp 12.2degC below normal. Mandi, ...