Heavy Hailstorm Destroys Houses in Rajganj's Parmunda

A sudden and intense heavy hailstorm lashed parts of the Rajganj block in Jalpaiguri district on Wednesday afternoon, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The unexpected weather event caused widespread panic as large hailstones battered homes and agricultural land.

The Parmunda area, situated under the Mantadari Gram Panchayat, was one of the hardest-hit locations. According to local residents, the weather turned violent without warning, with massive hailstones falling rapidly and causing significant damage to the roofs and structures of several houses.

Panic Grips Local Residents

Once the storm subsided, the local landscape was transformed, with a thick, white layer of hail covering the fields like a blanket of snow. This sudden natural calamity has left many families deeply concerned about their property and the potential loss of crops.

While the immediate damage to residential buildings is evident, a comprehensive assessment of the total loss to houses and agriculture is still awaited. For now, the affected community remains in a state of distress as they deal with the aftermath of the sudden storm.