A strong hailstorm hit many parts of Manipur at 2 a.m. on Wednesday. Several houses, shops and other constructions were damaged. There is no official information on casualties, if any, so far.
Three old trees were uprooted inside Kangla in Imphal city, where the old palace and several temples are situated. Entry to the area was prohibited for several hours while the local authorities removed the fallen trees. Elsewhere in the State too, there have been reports of uprooted trees and damaged houses.
