News Topic:Hailstorm

Severe hailstorm damages crops, orchards in parts of Kashmir

A severe hailstorm damaged crops and orchards in parts of Kashmir, with Bandipora, Kupwara and Ganderbal among the affected districts.

Hailstorm damages crops, orchards in Beerwah, farmers seek relief

A hailstorm with strong winds damaged crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah, Budgam, as farmers sought an early damage assessment and relief.

Kulgam Horticulture Department offers 50% subsidy on anti-hail nets for orchardists

Kulgam's Horticulture Department is providing anti-hail nets to orchardists at 50% subsidy, with assistance so far crossing ₹1.30 lakh to protect fruit crops.

MeT forecasts rain and gusty winds in J&K

The Meteorological Centre Srinagar on Wednesday forecast generally cloudy weather with intermittent rain, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds across J&K.

Gusty winds, hail likely in Kashmir over next 5 days

Parts of J&K are expected to witness thundershowers, hailstorms, and gusty winds beginning Friday afternoon, with the Kashmir region likely to see the most activity.

Hailstorm ravages south Kashmir orchards again; growers demand insurance, compensation

Apple orchards in south Kashmir's Pulwama district have once again been severely affected by a hailstorm, causing losses for local growers.
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Horticulture Department recommends urgent fungicide spray for hailstorm-hit apple orchards

Amid growing concerns among farmers due to recent incessant rains and hailstorms in South Kashmir, the HDO Shadimarg has issued urgent recommendations.

Shopian farmers seek assistance as hailstorm damages crop

The recent hailstorm has devastated the farmers of Dhabijan area of Shopian in south Kashmir as their entire crop has been destroyed, leaving them in financial distress.

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Farooq Abdullah rules out NC split, assures grievance-ridden MLAs of action

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JKPSC without regular Chairman for over 3 months, six member posts vacant

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