News Topic:Hailstorm
Kashmir
Wind and hail storm causes damage to fruits, houses
SRINAGAR — A strong wind and hailstorm uprooted trees and caused damage to orchards and fresh fruits in Shadab Khrew area of south Kashmir’s...
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Hailstorm wrecks havoc in J&K’s twin southern districts
Hailstorm wrecked havoc in several areas of south Kashmir’s Shopian and Kulgam districts on Wednesday, causing massive damage to crops, apple orchards and vegetable fields, locals said.
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Hailstorm damages crops in Pulwama
Bad weather has plunged orchardists in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district into desperation as the crop has been severely damaged due to intermittent hail and windstorms.
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Kashmir
Guv asks for assessment of losses suffered by farmers
SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed the divisional administration Kashmir to assess the losses suffered by the farmers and orchardists due to the...
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SKUAST-K issues advisory for hail affected orchards
SRINAGAR — Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences & Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) has issued advisory for hailstorm affected orchards in the Valley.In an Advisory (No:...
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Hailstorm: Rahmoo among worst-hit villages in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Apple and other crops suffered extensive damage even as three persons suffered minor injuries after heavy hail and strong windstorm wreaked havoc...
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Hailstorm causes extensive damage in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Heavy rains and hailstorm wreaked havoc in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday, uprooting trees and damaging orchards and standing crops.Reports said...
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Hailstorm hits South Kashmir’s Shopian
Shopian: Hailstorm on Monday hit Shopian area of South Kashmir, with people expressing concern for possible damage to agricultural crops including apple.The hailstorm lasted...
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