Srinagar, April 6 -- The weather improved in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday with light rains in a few areas amid forecast of more rains from Tuesday.

It was partially cloudy during the day with light rains in Qazigund and Gulmarg in Kashmir and in Jammu's Batote. However, as the evening progressed dark clouds hovered over the Valley with chances of more rains expected by late evening.

The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar forecast light rains on Sunday and Monday while predicting a western disturbance approaching the Union territory from April 7.

"From April 7-8, there will be intermittent light to moderate rain and snow (higher reaches) at most places towards the forenoon of April 7 up to 8 evening with thunders,hails and gusty winds...