Srinagar, Aug. 12 -- Jammu and Kashmir is likely to witness spells of light to moderate rain and thundershowers over the coming days, with brief intense and heavy showers expected at a few places, particularly between August 16 and 19.

Director Meteorological Department J&K, Dr Mukhtar Ahmad said, Poonch recorded 53 mm, Pulwama 57.5 mm, Awantipora 47.8 mm and Rajouri 44 mm of rainfall during the past 24 hours.

For August 12, Dr Mukhtar said a spell of light to moderate rain/thundershower is expected at many places, with brief intense heavy showers possible in a few districts from afternoon till evening.

From August 13 to 15, light to moderate rain/thundershower is likely at many places, with brief intense showers possible at a few loca...