Achi news desk-
The entire Mainpat area could be seen covered in snow.
By Apurv Singh
Publication Date: Monday, 25 March 2024 09:55 PM (IST)
Date Updated: Monday, 25 March 2024 09:55 PM (IST)
Highlights
- Not only this, Mainpat is known as Shimla of Chhattisgarh.
- Heavy hailstorm occurred in many areas of Surguja including Mainpat.
- After the storm, the beauty of the valleys captivated the mind, tourists who love beautiful valleys were happy.
Rep. Naiduniya Ambikapur. On the day of Holi, the sudden change in the weather in Surguja area spoiled the colours. In the afternoon there was a heavy hail storm amidst heavy rain. Mainpat of Chhattisgarh is famous for its beauty. Due to its beauty it is also known as Shimla of Chhattisgarh. There were mild storms in Surguja Ambikapur divisional headquarters and a major hail storm in Mainpat. Due to prolonged storm in Parpatiya and Laleya of Mainpat, a scene similar to snowfall started to appear. There has been great damage to the crops here. Due to the influence of western disturbance, the weather suddenly deteriorated in many areas of North Chhattisgarh. Although light clouds could be seen in the sky for a few days, people did not expect that there would be such a big change in the weather on Holi day.
Beautiful views captured on camera
On Monday, the sun was shining since the morning and people were engrossed in Holi fun. Around 3 o’clock in the afternoon, suddenly dark clouds appeared in the sky and a light rain started with thunder. Within no time the rain intensified and then hail storms began.
Ambikapur divisional headquarters also witnessed a hailstorm for the first time this season, though it lasted for some time and did not cause much damage. But there was a big storm in Lalaiya and Parpatiya of Mainpat, the famous tourist destination of Surguja region. Hail fell here for a long time. Because of this the whole area appeared to be covered in snow. A heavy hailstorm has caused massive damage to vegetable crops including wheat and gram in this area of ​​Mainpat.
The weather will change again during the last days of the month
A new system of Western Disturbance is going to become active which will again affect the weather of North Chhattisgarh in the coming days. According to the information, there is a possibility of light rain with thunderstorms and hail storms at some places in several areas of Surguja division on March 30 and 31.