Srinagar, Feb. 27 -- Parched Kashmir received moderate rain and snowfall for the second day today, bringing much-needed relief to the people.

February was mostly dry, but the latest Western Disturbance is expected to provide temporary respite from their prolonged lack of precipitation.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), north Kashmir's districts-Baramulla and Kupwara-received moderate to mild rain and snowfall, while southern districts-Pulwama, Anantnag, Kulgam, and Shopian-received light to moderate rainfall during Tuesday night.

The fresh spell of precipitation has brought down the rainfall deficiency by 14 percent as the deficit rainfall has reduced from 83 percent last week to 69 percent till Wednesday.

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