Hailstorm wreaks havoc in north Kashmir

A strong hailstorm today wreaked havoc in scores of north Kashmir areas and resulted in extensive damage to apple and vegetable crops.

The hailstorm this evening at Kreeri, Tangmarg, Pattan, Kunzer and other areas. The hailstorm lasted for ten minutes but caused huge damage.

The locals said that the hailstorm inflicted heavy damage on crops like apple, vegetable saplings and other  fruits.

They said that they were hoping of good produce this year but the hail storm has dashed their hopes. The locals demanded adequate compensation from Government for their losses.