Srinagar, March 30 Rain in the plains and snowfall in higher areas continued in Kashmir on Monday, as the latest spell of precipitation has reduced the rainfall deficit by nearly five percent, officials said here.
Light to moderate rain lashed most parts of the Kashmir Valley, while some mountainous areas experienced another spell of snowfall on Monday, the officials said.
They also said that there is a possibility of widespread rain or snowfall in the Union Territory in the next 24 hours.
The rain and snow over the past two days have reduced the precipitation deficit for March in Jammu and Kashmir from 50 percent to 45 percent.
The intensity of the weather system is expected to be moderate, but heavy rain is possible in some areas, the officials said.
The department also advised farmers to suspend all farm operations until Tuesday.
The weather is expected to improve from Tuesday, but there are chances of a brief spell of rain on April 1 and 2, the MeT said, adding that light rain and snow at isolated to scattered places are possible from April 3-7.
