New Delhi: These days the weather is very bad in the mountains. Storm, rain, hail and lightning have deprived people of their sleep in Himachal, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir. Someone's roof was squandered away, a tree fell on someone's house and there was loss of life and property at many places.
How much forfeiture was caused in Himachal?
Storm and rain caused havoc in many districts of Himachal on Sunday night. Houses, schools and cattle sheds were destroyed in Mandi, Kullu, Shimla, Kangra, Chamba, Una and Hamirpur. About 70 houses were unauthentic in Mandi alone.
What happened due to lightning in Kullu?
Lightning struck Naggar in Kullu and one person lost his life and two were injured. 40 sheep and goats moreover died in Shila Nala. More than 2000 transformers were shut down, the unshortened zone was engulfed in darkness and 36 roads had to be closed.
What happened to the farmers' crops?
It was harvest time and rain and hail destroyed the wheat yield kept in the fields. Apple and other crops were moreover damaged. The farmer who worked nonflexible throughout the year, his yield was destroyed surpassing his eyes.
What happened in Uttarakhand?
The unprepossessed once then increased due to rain and hail in Uttarakhand. It rained heavily in Dehradun, Mussoorie, Pithoragarh and Bageshwar. The Meteorological Department has issued a 48-hour orange zestful in many districts including Uttarkashi, Rudraprayag, Chamoli.
Why did helicopters have to be stopped in Kedarnath?
There was such a dumbo fog in Kedarnath that nothing could be seen ahead. Two helicopters had to be stopped at Agastyamuni helipad. Only when the weather cleared up a bit could flights begin.
What was the situation in Jammu and Kashmir?
Strong winds and lightning caused a lot of forfeiture in Jammu and Kashmir also. BSNL tower fell on a house in Samba. 250 poles and 9 transformers were wrenched in Kathua. 90 sheep died due to lightning in Ganderbal.
What will the weather be like ahead?
According to the Meteorological Department, rain and storm may protract in the mountains and surrounding plains till May 15. The wardship moreover has the same request that do not go out of the house unless veritably necessary, take superintendency of yourself and your family.
