Excelsior Correspondent
Srinagar, May 6: Hailstorm today wreaked havoc in several villages of Langate, Handwara in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district by causing damage to apple orchards.
The hail storm in the afternoon caused damage to orchards and walnut trees in many villages of Langate including, Mawer, Qaziabad, Shatgund, Shanoo, Muqam, Rengpath, Ashpora and Renan in Handwara area of Kupwara district.
The hailstorm which continued for several minutes, locals said damaged crops and walnut trees as well, causing huge damage to other crops.
Meanwhile, the DDC Mawer, Khursheed Ahmad Dar has urged horticulture to visit the affected areas and take stock of the damage caused. The farmers and growers have also demanded compensation because of damages.
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