The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate to heavy snow and rainfall in hill districts of Himachal Pradesh from late on February 29 to March 3 due to the approaching western disturbance.

“Light to moderate rainfall in the plains and light to moderate rain or snowfall in the mid and high hills of the state associated with isolated spells of heavy to very heavy precipitation (rain/snow) in the districts of Kangra, Kullu, Mandi, Chamba, Kinnaur, Lahaul and Spiti, Shimla and higher reaches of Sirmaur district during the period with peak intensity on March 2 or so,” IMD said.

The weather office has also predicted the possibility of light to moderate snowfall in the Shimla city and adjoining areas during this period. The precipitation is likely to decrease significantly from March 4.