Srinagar, Oct 13: The upper reaches of Kashmir received snowfall while the plains including Srinagar were lashed by rains on Tuesday. The Meteorological Department has forecast widespread precipitation across Jammu and Kashmir till Thursday.

A MeT official said under the influence of Western Disturbance, fresh snowfall was reported from the tourist resorts of Gulmarg and Sonamarg and Zojila axis.
The plains including Srinagar witnessed rainfall.
According to MeT official, fairly widespread light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected across Jammu and Kashmir over next 24 hours.
He said the forecast for October 14 indicates the possibility of thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds reaching speeds of 30-40 kilometres per hour. "Isolated areas may also experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms and lightning, along with gusty winds of similar intensity."
The prevailing weather conditions are likely to keep the higher reaches cold and wet, while the plains may continue to experience intermittent rainfall.
According to MeT, the daytime temperatures was likely to remain below normal during the period.
The MeT has advised farmers to ensure safe storage of harvested apples, paddy and other crops between October 13 and 15 in view of the prevailing weather conditions.
The travellers, transporters and the general public have been advised to plan their journeys accordingly and follow traffic advisories to avoid inconvenience amid the possibility of adverse weather conditions.