Mir Arif
Rafiabad 26 May(KNB): Hailstorm wreaked havoc in several areas of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district causing damage to crops, Apple orchards and walnut trees.
The hailstorm on Sunday afternoon caused extensive damage to apple orchards and crop fields in many areas of Rafiabad which include Panzlla,Patoosa,Takiya Panzlla,Ladu,Ladoora Balhama,Sialkot,Braman,Brandub and Khushipora.
The hailstorm which continued for at least seven minutes damaged crops and walnut trees as well, causing huge damage to the farmers and apple growers.
Strong hailstorm was also reported in other parts of Rafiabad constituency that resulted in extensive damage to apple and vegetable crops.
Meanwhile,the farmers and growers while talking to Kashmir News Bureau appealed government to provide compensation to them.(KNB)