Srinagar, July 7 -- According to reports, Srinagar localities including Natipora, Chanpora, Rambagh, Jehangir Chowk, Lal Chowk, and Sarmoli, including parts of Baramulla's Sopore and other parts of valley witnessed heavy rainfall around 5:00 PM, accompanied by hailstorm in places like Magam and surrounding areas. Videos circulating on social media showed roads blanketed in white as hail pelted the region with force.

In one incident, a tree uprooted between Batwara and Pandrethan fell on an e-rickshaw (Reg. No. JK01AV-1587), causing damage to the vehicle and triggering a massive traffic jam along both sides of the road. Police and local authorities were seen trying to clear the obstruction.

Elsewhere, Sopore also reported heavy rainfall,...