Massive Hailstorm Creates Havoc in Manipur, Properties Worth Crores Damaged

Imphal: A massive cyclonic hailstorm – lasting for more than 15 minutes – struck Manipur on Sunday afternoon, damaging properties worth crores of rupees, Republic has learnt.

According to initial reports, several houses have been damaged and power supply is disrupted in several areas across valley with electricity in many areas yet to be restored completely.  

Meanwhile, ro blockes due to uprooting of trees have hampered assessment of damage caused by storm.

Taking to Facebook, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh urged affected residents to contact ir respective district commissioner with photos of damage for getting required assistance.

hailstorm, preliminary reports suggest, was so powerful that parts of valley were blanketed with 4-5 inches of hail, resembling a landscape covered in thick snow.

Restoration work is underway.