Budgam, September 12, Sept. 12 -- A sudden hailstorm accompanied by strong winds during the intervening night caused damage to standing crops and orchards in parts of Beerwah in Budgam district, leaving farmers concerned over significant losses and urging the administration to assess the damage at the earliest. The hailstorm struck the area suddenly, affecting agricultural fields and fruit orchards. Farmers said the hail and strong winds damaged fruit-bearing trees, standing crops and other agricultural produce. According to the affected farmers, the damage has occurred at a crucial stage of the agricultural season when they were expecting returns after months of hard work and investment. They said an immediate assessment was needed to de...