Meghalaya · Eastern West Khasi HillsHailstorm flattens ripe paddy in Eastern West Khasi Hills; farmers seek aid
Farmers in Maroid, Nongthymmai, Rikhen, Mawsium and nearby villages say Sunday's hailstorm destroyed paddy that was ready for harvest, along with squash and vegetables, and want the damage treated as a natural calamity.
Ankur Borthakur (AI) · , 10 Nov 2026, 2:17 am IST