Hailstorms in Assam damage houses, CM takes stock of situation

According to weather department officials, there has been a dip in temperatures across most parts of the northeast with upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh witnessing snow and rainfall taking place in parts of Assam

Published on: Dec 27, 2022, 14:51:50 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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Hailstorms lashed parts of east Assam on Monday night with Dibrugarh district witnessing roads and trees covered in ice. Sharing a video of the hailstorm on social media, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said several houses under Moran and Tingkhang revenue circles in Dibrugarh were also damaged.

Chief minister Himanta Biswa shared a video of the hailstorm on social media (Twitter Photo)

“Due to a severe hailstorm, several houses under Moran and Tingkhang revenue circles have been reportedly damaged,” Sarma wrote on Twitter on Tuesday.

He said that he has instructed officials to make a detailed assessment of the damages caused.

“Government is extending all possible help to all those affected by it,” he added.

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According to weather department officials, there has been a dip in temperatures across most parts of the northeast with upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh witnessing snow and rainfall taking place in parts of Assam.

“Due to remnants of western disturbances coming down to lower latitudes, parts of Assam and rest of NE witness this kind of weather during winter,” said scientist at the Guwahati office of IMD Sunit Das.

According to Das, the weather is likely to remain like this till Tuesday.

Weather forecasts for Tuesday and Wednesday predict a “very likely” occurrence of light snow at isolated places in the upper reaches of Arunachal Pradesh and light to moderate rainfall in all seven states in the region.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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