Srinagar, Oct. 9 -- Torrential rains and hailstorms hit many parts of Kashmir, damaging crops and affecting power lines on Thursday. The India Meteorological Department has predicted a wet spell, including light snowfall in the higher reaches, over the next 48 hours, officials said. The weather turned cloudy in the evening, with high-velocity winds and high-speed rain experienced in many parts, including the capital, Srinagar. The winds damaged the rooftops of many houses. In Srinagar's Press Enclave, a chinar tree fell on a parked car, severely damaging the vehicle. "Many shikaras lost their roofs, and many trees were also damaged around the lake," said Meraj Ahmad, a shikara owner on Dal Lake. Central and north Kashmir, including Bandipora, were hit by a hailstorm that affected crops and fruit trees. Bandipora MLA Nizamuddin Bhat, in a post on X, called for government's support for those who lost their crops and fruits. The J&K meteorological centre in Srinagar said rainfall, with light snow over higher reaches, is possible at scattered places till October 10. "There is a possibility of a brief spell of light rain at a few places towards the evening of October 9, and on October 11-13. From October 14-15, light rain, with light snow over higher reaches, with thunder and gusty winds at many places is possible," it added....