Srinagar, Feb. 28 -- : After prolonged dry spell and very less snowfall during peak winter months, J&K has been witnessing moderate to heavy rain and snowfall which not only ended the dry spell but also brought down the precipitation deficit in Valley by more than 20% and with two more western disturbance approaching towards Valley the deficit could further come down within next two weeks.

The heavy precipitation and snowfall in upper reaches has not only recharged the water table but rivers, streams, ponds, springs and other waterbodies across the Kashmir are now filled with water and even overflowing at many places. Only two weeks ago, most of the springs providing potable water to locals had started drying up one after another.

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