Manipur, April 24 -- Manipur faced the wrath of a severe storm on Wednesday, as strong winds, heavy rainfall, and hailstorm wreaked havoc across various parts of the state. The storm caused extensive damage in both the valley and hill districts, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

In Noney district, the hailstones were particularly destructive, damaging numerous structures and puncturing holes in the roofs of several buildings.

The force of the storm was so powerful that it uprooted trees, blew off the roofs of many houses, and even completely destroyed smaller structures in some instances in many parts of the state.

The aftermath of the storm has resulted in widespread disruption, with roads blocked by fallen trees and debris....