With inputs from Mounesh Vishwakarma
Daijiworld Media Network - Bantwal/Karkala
Bantwal/Karkala, Apr 12: Residents of Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada and Karkala in Udupi district were in for a pleasant surprise on Sunday April 12 as they witnessed sudden rain and hailstorm.
After days of extreme heat, strong winds and rain accompanied by hailstorm were reported in several places in Bantwal taluk.
Rain started pelting Bantwal taluk at around 4 pm. Even though it was short spell, the rain brought welcome respite to the people.
Hailstones were witnessed in Bantwal town, Jakribettu and Shamboor.
In Karkala, hailstones were reported in several places. People rushed out of the houses in excitement and photos and videos of people collecting hailstones went viral in no time.