Imphal, May 6 -- A massive hailstorm was reported across Imphal Valley in Manipursince Sunday, destroying houses and displacing residents.

The storm, which lasted for approximately two hours for several hours, affected many areas in the valley, leaving nearly 500 households without proper shelter.

The All Round Development Organisation (ARDO)stepped into provide relief, establishing a temporary camp at Keirao Makting Makha Leikai in Imphal East.

ARDO chief advisor MI Khan stated that around 80 of the 500 affected householdsare in dire need ofassistance.

As of now, roughly 350 residents have taken refuge in the temporary camp, which offers separate sections for men and women.

The hailstorm also caused extensive damage to vehicles and ...