- Home
- Front Page
Rains lash Kashmir, hail damages crop in Budgam district
KT NEWS SERVICE. Dated: 9/14/2018 12:07:49 PM
SRINAGAR, Sep 13: Rains lashed Kashmir Valley this evening, while hail storm damaged crop in Budgam district.
After a hot day, rains occurred this evening bringing down the temperature to some extent. Kashmir has been witnessing slight drop in night temperatures for last few days marking the beginning of cold.
Hail storm occurred in several parts of Budgam district causing damage to crops, apple orchards, vegetable fields, and walnut trees.
The affected areas include Beerwah, Gondipora, Meripora, Kawoosa, Narbal, Khansahib, Watrhail, Muqaam, Brail, Gund, Churmujroo and other adjacent areas.
The hailstorm which continued for at least 15 minutes damaged crops and walnut trees as well, causing huge damage to the farmers and fruit growers.
Hailstorm also hit Tangmarg and Palhalan areas of Baramulla district that resulted in extensive damage to apple and vegetable crops.