Rain and hail hit Kalol, Lunawada talukas

Vadodara: Rain accompanied by strong winds and hail was reported at isolated locations in Kalol taluka of Panchmahal district and Lunawada taluka of Mahisagar district, marking the second straight day of such weather and raising concerns among farmers and brick kiln owners.Hail and thundershowers were reported in parts of Kalol and Lunawada talukas, with weather conditions changing abruptly in the evening. Rain with gusting winds affected several locations in both talukas, while areas near Kalol also received hail. This was the second straight day that rain and hail were recorded in the two districts. Farmers expressed fears of crop damage due to the weather. Kalol has many brick kilns, and owners said operations were disrupted by the rain and hail.