Tura, March 15: A severe hailstorm struck Tura and nearby areas around 3 AM on Sunday, leaving a trail of damage to homes, vehicles, and crops.
The storm, reported to be the third bout of severe weather during the night, brought unusually large hailstones—some said to be as big as golf balls.
The heavy hail pelted the town for about 20 minutes, puncturing tin roofs and damaging several vehicles parked along roadsides and in open compounds without protective covering.
The storm was accompanied by strong winds and thunder, which further intensified the destruction. Vegetable gardens and flower nurseries across parts of the region were badly affected, while in several cases the hailstones were strong enough to pierce CGI roofing sheets of houses.
Officials are expected to begin assessing the extent of the damage after daybreak.
