Dharamshala, April 17 -- Amid heavy rain and a hailstorm alert issued by the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), strong winds struck Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday night, uprooting trees in Dharamshala and nearby areas. Several regions also faced power outages as trees fell on power lines.

An official at Dharamshala's Electricity Department said that the damage assessment is underway and that the power supply will resume shortly.

"Trees are being removed from the power lines, and the supply restoration is underway. Power supply will be back within one to two hours," he added.

In the state capital, Shimla, several uprooted trees led to road blockages, and locals are facing difficulty. One of the worst-hit areas was the local road con...