Dharamshala, Oct. 15 -- Many places across Himachal Pradesh are likely to witness rain and snowfall on Thursday, with temperatures expected to fall, according to a Wednesday forecast by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) in Shimla.

The weather office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning in Una, Bilaspur, Hamirpur, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts for Thursday.

According to IMD officials, light to moderate rain and snowfall in higher reaches is likely at many places across the state on Thursday, while isolated places may receive light showers on October 16 and 17. Dry weather is likely to prevail across Himachal Pradesh from October 18 to 20.

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