Dharamshala, Oct. 17 -- Fresh snowfall in the high-altitude areas of Himachal Pradesh has led to a sharp drop in minimum temperatures, with Keylong in Lahaul-Spiti recording the state's lowest minimum temperature at -1.7degC on Friday. It was followed by Kukumseri, which recorded a minimum temperature of - 1.2degC, while another reading of 0.1degC was recorded in the region. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Shimla, minimum temperatures remained below normal at a few stations across the state. During the past 24 hours, light to moderate rainfall was recorded at a few places, while isolated areas received light snowfall. Keylong recorded 7cm of snowfall, while trace snowfall was reported in Bharmour in Chamba district. According to the IMD, dry weather is likely to prevail across Himachal Pradesh from October 17 to 22. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise by 3-5degC over many parts of the state during the next 24 hours, followed by a gradual increase of 2-3degC over the subsequent three to four days. Minimum temperatures are also likely to rise gradually by 2-3degC over many parts of the state during the next four to five days.htc...