Srinagar, Nov. 12 -- Rain lashed Kashmir on Thursday, with North Kashmir receiving heavier rainfall, while higher reaches witnessed light snowfall, bringing down temperatures across the Valley.

Gulmarg was among the wettest places, recording 14.4 mm of rain between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm, according to the Meteorological Centre Srinagar. Kupwara got 14.3 mm. Pahalgam recorded 3.4 mm and Srinagar 1.6 mm, while Qazigund and Kokernag saw only traces.

Light snowfall was reported at Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Bandipora, Gurez, Tulail and along the Mughal Road, MeT officials said.

The rain and light snow in upper reaches kept daytime temperatures well below normal. Srinagar's maximum was 10.4degC, 5.5 degrees below normal, while Kupwara was the coldest am...