Imphal, March 15 -- Several houses, structures, and standing crops were damaged as a storm with heavy rain and hail swept across parts of Manipur on Sunday, disrupting power supply in multiple areas.

The storm, which began on the intervening night of Saturday and Sunday, destroyed many standing crops, including cabbage, peas, and beans, in Bishnupur and Kakching districts.

No human casualties were reported, people familiar with the matter said on Sunday.

Manipur chief minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has directed officials to take necessary measures.

"In view of the heavy rains and hailstorms affecting several parts of the state, strict directions have been issued to concerned officials to take immediate measures to mitigate the impact...