Most parts of Jammu and Kashmir received rain while the weatherman on Friday forecast more “intermittent” showers and thunderstorm till May 24.

“Today rain/thunderstorm is expected at many places of Kashmir and at scattered places of Jammu, especially hilly areas,” an official of the meteorological department said.

He said “Same weather is likely to prevail for the next few days. Intermittent rain and thunderstorm is likely at many places of J-K during May 21-24th,” he said, adding, “Temporary respite from hot weather especially in plains of Jammu during the above period.”