Locals from many areas from the twin districts told Kashmir Reader that hailstorm has heavily damaged the crops.
In Kulgam districts an intense hailstorm witnessed in whole Aharbal belt including villages like Manzgam, Nowgam and adjoining villages caused damges to crops.
Similarly in Shopian heavy hailstorm that lasted for 15 minutes resulted in accumulation of an inch deep hail cover that ripped the standing fruit and agriculture crops on ground. The worst affected villages which were hit by the storm include Pinjora, Pehlipora, Pargochi, Voterpora, Pahnoo, Aglar and other adjioning of villages.
Comment: Less than a week ago almost 87,000 lightning strikes hit Washington - nearly 2/3 of the annual average!