TANGMARG, Sept. 13 -- A severe hailstorm that struck several villages in the Kunzer area during the intervening night of Friday and Saturday caused extensive damage to orchards and agricultural crops, dealing a major setback to farmers and orchardists.
According to local residents, the intensity of the hailstorm was such that a thick layer of ice accumulated across fields and orchards within a short span of time. The hailstorm caused ripe fruit to fall from trees, while paddy crops were flattened in many areas.
The worst-affected villages include Kadi Bagh, Maghama, Krishhama, Harda Nabi, Dewbugh Yal, Lalpora, Nangarpora, Habul Gam, Chak Charat Ram, Mirgund and Narapora, where orchardists and farmers reported significant losses.
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