Srinagar, March 28 -- Kashmir plains were lashed by light rain, while the Meteorological Department has predicted fairly widespread light to moderate rain and snow over Jammu and Kashmir during the next 48 hours.

The MeT said on Thursday the weather will remain generally cloudy with the possibility of fairly widespread light to moderate rain in plains and snow in higher reaches during the next two days.

Intermittent light rain or snow in a few places is also expected on March 31. The weather will generally remain dry from April 1 to 5.

The erratic weather may also cause disruption of surface transport over important passes, the MeT office said and advised travellers and tourists to plan their trip accordingly, particularly during March 3...