Hailstorm Damages Crops in Bazpur as CM Orders Survey, Haridwar Also Hit
Severe hailstorms damaged crops and vegetables in Bazpur, Udham Singh Nagar, and parts of Haridwar on Friday. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami diverted his helicopter to survey the damage and ordered a crop loss assessment.
Current Summary
Severe hailstorms battered parts of Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar districts on Friday, damaging agricultural produce, vehicles and other property and causing losses to residents. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, returning to Dehradun from Haldwani, diverted his helicopter to hailstorm-hit Bazpur in Udham Singh Nagar district after being informed of the damage around noon. He surveyed the damage from the air before inspecting it on the ground, met affected farmers, heard their grievances, and assured them of assistance. Dhami directed officials to immediately conduct a detailed survey of crop damage, assess losses, and ensure relief measures within a stipulated time frame, saying the state government stood with farmers. In Haridwar, the hailstorm also damaged vehicles and property, according to a separate report. Former chief minister Harish Rawat separately urged the state government to assess hailstorm damage in Haridwar and other affected parts of the state and provide compensation.
What We Know
- Severe hailstorms hit parts of Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar districts on Friday, damaging crops and vegetables.
- CM Dhami diverted his helicopter to Bazpur after being informed of the damage around noon, surveying it from the air and on the ground.
- Dhami met affected farmers and directed officials to conduct an immediate crop damage survey and arrange relief within a stipulated time frame.
- Former CM Harish Rawat urged the government to assess and compensate hailstorm damage in Haridwar and elsewhere in the state.
- Hailstorm in Haridwar damaged vehicles and other property, not only crops.
What Is Still Unclear
- The extent of crop losses in acreage or value.
- The timeline and amount of compensation to be disbursed.
- Whether other districts beyond Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar were affected.
What Changed
- 9 Oct, 07:00 pmHeavy rain and hailstorm in Haridwar damaged vehicles and property in addition to crops, according to a fresh report on the same storm system that struck Udham Singh Nagar and Haridwar on Friday.
- 9 Oct, 04:01 pmSignal detected: Hailstorm Damages Crops in Bazpur as CM Orders Survey, Haridwar Also Hit