Shimla, Oct 7 (PTI) Higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh received snowfall for the third consecutive day on Tuesday while intermittent light to moderate rainfall occurred in mid and low hills, bringing down the mercury, according to the weather department.

In the tribal Lahaul and Spiti district, Gondla received 26.5 cm of snow, Keylong 20 cm and Kukumseri 5.6 mm, while the remote tribal Pangi area in Chamba district received the first snowfall of the season.

Heavy snow has been reported in higher altitude areas of Sural, Kumar, Sudan, Seichu, Shoon, Udhin and Chasak in Pangi Valley, throwing life out of gear, and the local administration has advised people to avoid travelling to higher places.

The meteorological department here on Tuesday issued a yellow warning of heavy rains, thunderst

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