Severe hailstorms, coupled with heavy rainfall, battered various districts across the northeastern states of Assam, Tripura, and Mizoram, on Sunday displacing thousands and causing extensive damage to houses and livestock.
A massive hailstorm accompanied by heavy rain lashed parts of Assam's Bongaigaon district on March 31st, causing widespread damage and leaving residents in shock.
The storm ripped through the region with unexpected ferocity, tearing tin roofs from houses and leaving many families exposed to the elements.
The intensity of the hailstorm was so severe that it violently tore away tin sheets from the roofs of houses in Boitamari, rendering many families vulnerable to nature's fury.
Particularly, the Talguri area of Boitamari faced extensive damage, exacerbating the plight of affected residents.
Speaking to the media, a local recounted the harrowing experience, stating, "Last night around 8 pm, our village, along with the entire region, fell prey to a severe hailstorm. We were unaware of the conditions others were facing. Upon inspection, we witnessed several damaged houses and even the school, which is akin to a temple for us. We urge the government to assist in the renovation of the school and damaged houses, as the village's condition is dire."
In a separate incident, the northern district of Mizoram endured a devastating hailstorm in the early hours of Monday morning, resulting in the destruction of over 200 rooftops across several districts.
Reports indicate that houses with tin or corrugated rooftops bore the brunt of the destruction, with shattered glasses of vehicles parked outside homes adding to the damage.
The Village Council President of Bilkhawthlir Hmar Veng reported approximately 100 houses suffering significant damage, while neighboring localities also experienced extensive destruction, with an additional 130 houses reported damaged in Bilkhawthlir South.
Meanwhile, Tripura faced its own ordeal as heavy rain followed by a storm wreaked havoc across the state in the wee hours of Sunday.
According to a report from the State Emergency Operation Center in Agartala, a total of 616 houses were damaged, with Sepahijala District bearing the brunt of the destruction.
The report detailed that apart from houses, numerous trees were uprooted, electricity poles damaged, leading to power outages, road blockades, and vehicle damage.
However, officials assured that normalcy has been restored after clearing obstacles and initiating necessary repairs.
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