Srinagar, March 16 -- Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir while snowfall was recorded over higher reaches of Kashmir on Sunday as meteorological centre has predicted . The weather was cloudy from early morning across Kashmir valley which led to rains at many places that intensified by noon. The mountainous areas like ski resort of Gulmarg in Baramulla, Gurez in Bandipora in north Kashmir and some parts of south Kashmir witnessed light snowfall bringing down the temperatures. J&K MeT meteorologist M Hussain Mir said that widespread rains were witnessed across Kashmir as a western disturbance - moisture laden winds from mediterranean- hit the region. Independent weather spotter, Faizan Arif said that heavy snowfall has cut off (south) Kashmir Valley from Kishtwar. "Reports suggest that 6 inches of snow so far has accumulated in the area," he said. The MeT , in an update, urged farmers to suspend spraying till March 20. "Possibility of thunder and gusty winds (40-50 KMPH) at few places during March 15-16 and 18-20. Farmers are advised to suspend farm operations during 15-20th March," it said. The MeT said that the erratic weather with intermittent rains will continue till March 20 as another western disturbance will hit the region on March 18. More than 30 light motor vehicles were stranded after moderate snowfall in Sinthan top and Margan top in Kishtwar district on Sunday, prompting a joint rescue operation by police and civil administration, officials said. Meanwhile, traffic on Mughal road connecting border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu with south Kashmir's Shopian district was also suspended Sunday evening. Snow clearance machines were pressed into service from both Kishtwar and Anantnag sides....