Dharamshala, March 23 -- The India meteorological department (IMD) office in Shimla has forecast light rain and snowfall in parts of Himachal Pradesh on Monday.

The weather office has also issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds (30-40 kmph) in Chamba, Kangra, Kullu and Mandi districts on Monday and again on Thursday.

Weather conditions remained largely dry across most parts of the state on Sunday. According to the IMD, light rain or snowfall is likely at a few places on Monday, followed by light precipitation at isolated locations on March 24 and 25. On March 26, light rain or snowfall is expected at a few places in the state. A fresh, feeble Western Disturbance is likely to affect northwest Ind...