The second phase of panchayat elections is underway today in five blocks of the Kashmir Valley. One block each in Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara and Budgam districts are electing panchs and sarpanchs. A total of 2,139 candidates are in the fray. Official sources said, the enthusiasm witnessed in the first phase of polls is missing but people have turned up at the polling stations to cast their votes.They said, heavy rainfall since early morning, which led to cold wave like conditions, could be one reason for low turnout. The polls are being held amidst heightened security following killing of a woman Panch candidate by terrorists in Pakherpora area of Budgam district on Friday night. The panchayat elections are being held in Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of 10 years.