Shimla, Jul 31 (PTI) Some parts of Himachal Pradesh witnessed light rains on Friday, the Meteorological Department (MeT) said.

Mandi received 8 mm rains, followed by 5 mm in Dharamshala, 3.2 mm in Nahan, 0.4 mm in Shimla and 0.2 mm in Bhuntar, Shimla MeT centre director Manmohan Singh said.

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Meanwhile, the highest temperature in the state on Friday was recorded in Bhuntar at 34.5 degrees Celsius, while the lowest temperature was registered in tribal district Lahaul-Spiti's administrative centre Keylong at 13.8 degrees Celsius, he added.

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