Imphal, March 16 -- Heavy rainfall accompanied by hailstorms over the past two days has caused widespread damage to houses and agricultural fields in several parts of Manipur, with Bishnupur district emerging as one of the worst-affected areas.

Officials from the Horticulture and Soil Conservation Department conducted inspections in the affected areas, including Sunusiphai and Phubala, to assess the extent of damage caused by the storm.

District Officer of Horticulture and Soil Conservation, Soibam Sushila Chanu, said the assessment is being carried out following the severe hailstorm that struck several parts of the district.

"Today, we are conducting an inspection in the Sunusiphai area. Since yesterday and the day before yesterday, t...