Dharamshala, Oct. 8 -- Most parts of Himachal Pradesh continued to experience rainfall on Tuesday, while the state's higher reaches recorded snowfall, resulting in a further drop in temperatures.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla office, reported that "light to moderate rain was observed at most places, while snowfall was recorded at a few higher reaches of the state during the last 24 hours." Heavy snowfall was reported in Gondla (26.5 cm), Keylong (20 cm), and Kukumseri (5.6 cm). Snow was also reported in the higher reaches of Chamba and Kinnaur districts.

The IMD also noted a significant drop in maximum temperatures at many stations across the state. "Marked fall was observed in the maximum temperatures at many statio...