The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an extended-range weather forecast, providing a comprehensive outlook

Just 10 days after a 6.2-inch (16-centimeter) hailstone set a new European record in Italy, stormy weather produced another 7.6-inch (19.46 cm) icy ball, exceeding the previous record again.

Kashmir experienced heavy rain and hailstorms in parts of the valley on Saturday, causing damage to crops and orchards.