Bhubaneswar, April 7 -- A severe hailstorm hit Patana block in Keonjhar on Tuesday, causing significant damage to property and crops. The storm, which lasted for several hours, shattered the roofs of numerous houses and damaged car windows. In addition to the property damage, crops in agricultural fields were severely affected.

The hailstorm, which was described by locals as an unusual event after many years, left significant destruction in its wake. The roofs of many houses were damaged, with some even completely destroyed. Vehicles parked outside were not spared, as windows were shattered due to the force of the hailstones.

The agricultural sector has also suffered considerable losses, with crops in the fields affected by the intense ...