South Kashmir Hit Hard by Destructive Hailstorm

Severe Hailstorm Devastates South Kashmir’s Agriculture

A relentless hailstorm wreaked havoc in several South Kashmir districts on Sunday, causing extensive damage to apple orchards and vegetable crops. Behinag, Kaprin, and Kanjiullar villages bore the brunt of this natural disaster.

The impact of the hailstorm on the region’s agriculture has been significant, resulting in substantial losses for local farmers who heavily rely on apple orchards.

This calamity comes at a critical time for these orchards, exacerbating their economic woes.

In today’s weather forecast from the Meteorological Department, light rain or snow is expected over the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir.

Looking ahead to the 16th, there’s a prediction of widespread intermittent light rain and snowfall in the region, particularly in the higher elevations. The farming community remains apprehensive about further damage to their crops.