Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Hailstorm damages crops, state witnesses unusual weather

http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-02-17/jaipur/37144084_1_maximum-temperature-day-temperature-celsius


JAIPUR: The state witnessed cold conditions as people were forced to stay indoors in Jaipur and several other parts of the state following scattered rain, hailstorm and chilly winds. The day temperature dropped by six degrees in Jaipur with the maximum temperature being recorded at 19 degrees Celsius. The Met department officials said it was one of the coldest day temperature recorded in this season. People returned home even before office hours due to chilly winds.
Hailstorm threw life out of gear in some areas of Jagatpura and Durgapura in the city. Huge damage to crops was reported in Alwar, Pratapgarh, Nagaur and Chittorgarh districts due to hailstorm. Shekhawati region including Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu districts witnessed consistent rain on Saturday.

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