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  Government assigns ministries specific roles for effective disaster management and rapid response

  India | September 23, 2025 16:46 IST

  The government has assigned specific ministries key roles for disaster management to ensure faster response and minimize casualties during emergencies.

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  Himachal weather: IMD issues orange alert for rain, hailstorms in parts of state for next 2-3 days

  India | May 28, 2025 7:30 IST

  Himachal weather updates: The rain and hailstorm activity is attributed to a western disturbance and easterly winds, both of which are contributing to atmospheric instability in the region of Himachal.

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  Severe Thunderstorms and hailstorm predicted in Delhi-NCR, IMD issues red alert

  India | May 25, 2025 0:03 IST

  IMD has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR, warning of severe thunderstorms, hailstorms, and high winds over the next 2-3 hours.

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  Chirag Paswan urges Bihar govt to declare crop damage caused by lightning as 'state disaster'

  Bihar | April 12, 2025 20:59 IST

  Bihar lightning: The Bihar government on Saturday (April 12) directed officials to urgently assess crop damage caused by the extreme weather conditions.

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  Bihar storm turns deadly: 58 killed in lightning strikes, hailstorms in several parts of state

  Bihar | April 11, 2025 9:53 IST

  The powerful storm, which uprooted trees and brought down structures across the state, led to fatalities in several districts. The worst-hit district was Nalanda, where 22 people lost their lives due to massive gusts of wind.

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  Rain, hailstorm in several parts of Rajasthan, CM Bhajanlal Sharma orders crop damage survey

  Rajasthan | March 02, 2025 10:33 IST

  The meteorological department said that due to the rainfall and hailstorm, temperatures dropped by two to three degrees Celsius, and some areas experienced fog on Saturday morning.

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  Weather updates: Rain with thunderstorms likely in Delhi, downpours in these states predicted

  India | February 27, 2025 8:05 IST

  According to the Meteorological Department, there may be rain today in 10 states including Delhi. A hailstorm alert sounded in some states.

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  Uttarakhand: MeT dept issues orange alert for hailstorms in five districts | DETAILS

  India | May 12, 2024 14:33 IST

  Uttarakhand weather update: A yellow alert has also been issued for the rest of the districts during the period, it said, adding the administration should take all precautionary measures to ensure the safety of people.

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  Manipur hailstorm: Schools, colleges to remain closed due to prevailing weather conditions

  India | May 06, 2024 7:18 IST

  Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh also assured the citizens of the state that the government is taking necessary precautions to protect lives and properties and assist those who have been affected.

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  Mizoram: Heavy rains and hailstorm cause extensive damage to over 450 houses

  Mizoram | April 25, 2024 14:31 IST

  Weeks after a massive devastation in a thunderstorm causing damage to over 2500 homes, Mizoram faces another hit by heavy rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm.

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  Houses, churches damaged by heavy rainfall, hailstorm in Mizoram

  Mizoram | April 01, 2024 19:37 IST

  The India Meteorological Department had on Sunday issued an 'Orange Alert' and forecast 'heavy to very heavy' rainfall across several states of the northeast.

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  Hailstorm wrecks havoc in Assam; snow blankets J&K neighbourhoods | WATCH

  India | December 27, 2022 23:15 IST

  Some videos show places in Jammu and Kashmir and Assam covered in a blanket of snow and hail respectively.

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  Horrific hailstorm kills toddler in Spain, netizens share devastating photos and videos

  Trending | September 01, 2022 16:51 IST

  Spain faced a horrific situation when a massive hailstorm hit a few days ago. The fist-sized downpour of hailstones from the sky injured many people and also killed a toddler. Taking to Twitter, netizens shared glimpses of its pictures and videos. Have a look

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  Hailstorms, thunderstorms hit central India; wet spell to continue in northwest

  India | December 29, 2021 8:30 IST

  Narkhed, Akola, Murtijapur, Aurangabad, Vaijapur, Paithan, Jalna, Srirampur, Jalgaon are some of the Maharashtra areas that witnessed heavy hailstorm almost spreading a sheet of white. 

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  Heavy rain, hailstorm hit Noida

  News | May 09, 2021 20:46 IST

  Noida witnessed sudden change in weather on May 09. Heavy rain and hailstorm hit the city. The change in weather brought respite to citizens from scorching heat.

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  Maharashtra: Several houses damaged in heavy rain, hailstorm in Thane

  India | May 03, 2021 17:54 IST

  Over 150 houses were damaged in heavy rain and hailstorm in Maharashtra's Thane district, but no loss of life was reported, an official said on Monday.

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  Hailstorm hit parts of Shimla

  News | April 22, 2021 10:34 IST

  Hailstorm lashed parts of Shimla on the night of April 21. Sudden hailstorm dipped the temperature of the city to 6 degree Celsius. India Meteorological Department has predicted thunderstorm with rain for April 22.

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  Maharashtra: Hailstorm likely in Vidarbha, Marathwada in next 2 days, says IMD

  India | February 17, 2021 13:37 IST

  There could be light showers in neighbouring districts. Such a small amount of showers are referred to as "trace" and the IMD does not count it, the official said.

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  Delhi-NCR wakes up to sound of hailstorm and rain

  News | January 06, 2021 11:57 IST

  Parts of national capital and Haryana's Gurugram received hailstorm and rain on January 06. However, the continuous rainfall in Delhi kept the minimum temperature at tolerable level of around 12 Degree Celsius.

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  IMD predicts more rain, thunderstorm, hailstorm in north India till Tuesday

  India | January 03, 2021 22:52 IST

  ​The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday predicted an intense wet spell till Tuesday, with a fairly widespread precipitation accompanied with thunderstorm, lightning and hailstorm at isolated places.