Hailstorm wreaks havoc in Bishnupur
Source: Chronicle News Service
Bishnupur, May 05 2024:
The hailstorm that swept across Bishnupur district from around 1.30 pm Sunday caused widespread destruction as roof sheets were perforated and blown away, houses collapsed and vegetable flattened or damaged beyond recovery.
The hailstorm wreaked havoc in Thinungei, Phubala, Sunushiphai, Naransena.
Thamnapokpi and Sendra areas among others with around 300 houses reportedly damaged and vast tract of farmlands destroyed.
The strong winds that accompanied the hailstorm also uprooted a large mango tree along the Tiddim road at Phubala Khongnang Mak-hong affecting movement'of vehicles while a high tension (HT) line at Phubala has been snapped after broken tree branches fell on it, disrupting power supply.
Meanwhile, the Bishnupur district deputy commissioner has issued a notice advising the public to contact 9856401043 in case of any injuries caused by the hail storm.