Heavy rain, hailstorm damages homes and vehicles in parts of Manipur

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Heavy rains accompanied by a hailstorm lashed several parts of Manipur on Sunday May 5, damaging houses and vehicles, officials said.

Several houses were damaged in different parts of the state, including Canchipur and Tera in Imphal West, with hails leaving holes on tin roofs. Strong winds also blew away hutments in different areas, they said.

In many areas the hails formed a thick white blanket.

Windshields of four-wheelers parked in the open developed cracks due to the hailstorm. Trees were also uprooted in many areas by the winds.

An official said the damage was being assessed.

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The Met Department issued an orange alert of heavy to very heavy rains in several Northeastern states, including Manipur, till Tuesday May 7.

Chief Minister N Biren Singh said his government would repair the houses that were damaged.

“Request all those whose houses were damaged in today’s heavy hailstorm to submit photographs to their respective deputy commissioner for immediate repair,” he posted on Facebook.

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