Hailstorm injured 3 in CCpur, destroyed 70 houses

IT News

Imphal, April 5,

Three persons were injured and at least 70 houses damaged in a hailstorm, which hit Churachandpur district of Manipur on Tuesday, an officer said.

Mata, Tangmual, Bohlui, Sekhen and its adjoining areas were struck by the hailstorm, that lasted for about an hour.

The injured were admitted to the district hospital at Churachandpur, the officer said.

The severe windstorm at around 2.30 pm also damaged power supply lines and uprooted trees.

Detail information about the extent of losses caused by the hailstorm was being prepared.

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