Dharamshala, Oct. 29 -- Himachal Pradesh's higher reaches continue to experience colder nights, with Kukumseri in the tribal district of Lahaul-Spiti recording the state's lowest minimum temperature at -2.7degC on Wednesday. It was followed by Keylong at -0.2degC and Tabo at 0.2degC. Shimla recorded a minimum temperature of 12degC, while Kalpa and Manali registered 4.2degC and 5.9degC, respectively. The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, has predicted rain across Himachal Pradesh from October 29 to 31, with showers likely to continue at isolated places on November 1 and 2. Light snowfall is also expected in the higher reaches during this period. With the change in weather conditions, temperatures are likely to drop across the state. IMD officials said minimum temperatures are expected to fall gradually by 2-3degC in many parts of the state over the next two to three days. The weather office has issued a yellow alert for thunderstorms and lightning at isolated places in Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Shimla, Solan and Sirmaur districts on October 29 and 30. The state has recorded 15% excess rainfall so far this October, with 28.3 mm of precipitation against the normal of 24.6 mm between October 1 and 28. HTC...