Rain, hailstorm bring major relief from heatwave across Haryana, Punjab
In Haryana, rain was reported in Panchkula, Fatehabad, and Sirsa during the morning hours, while light showers continued in parts of the state later in the day.
In Haryana, rain was reported in Panchkula, Fatehabad, and Sirsa during the morning hours, while light showers continued in parts of the state later in the day.
Most parts of the state have experienced winter rainfall over the past few days, while some areas also witnessed hailstorms that caused extensive damage to standing crops.
At least 11 people were injured in the intense storm and rain on Wednesday evening.
The untimely and incessant rain, accompanied by a hailstorm, brought great loss to farmers of Dhaniakhali block.
Cherry, almond and walnut orchards have also suffered extensive damage. Paddy crop has fallen flat in the fields, they said.
An IndiGo flight from Ahmedabad suffered minor damage when it encountered a hailstorm during its descent towards Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Hyderabad.
Malda, also known as English Bazar in West Bengal, is famous for multiple varieties of mangoes. The city harvest mangoes in more than 31,000 hectares area.
The Skymet said this will be the last rains now and the temperature will rise. Clear sky, bright sunshine and soaring temperatures will be witnessed.
Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot held a meeting with Chief Secretary DB Gupta and other officials on Friday and directed them to survey the crop loss.
"The sky will remain generally cloudy throughout the day with light to moderate rain or thunderstorm and hail likely in the later parts of the day as well," the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Thursday.
