News stories about "Hail" in India.

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What is hail? What it's made of, what causes it, why it gets so big

Hail is made of rain and forms when wind causes water droplets to freeze during a thunderstorm. Hailstones grow bigger as frozen droplets stick together. Key Points

Insider

Zigana pistol: The unlikely link in the murders of Atiq Ahmed, Sidhu Moose Wala

While Atiq Ahmed hailed from Uttar Pradesh, Sidhu Moosewala was a citizen Canada. But the manner in which they died was eerily similar – gunned down in a Hail of bullets full public view by their rivals. Even the weapon used to kill the duo was the same – Zigana pistols manufactured by Turkish firearm company TİSAŞ Key Points

Firstpost

Sudden storm kills four, injures 100 others in Bengal's Jalpaiguri; Guv, CM to visit affected areas

Several hutments and houses were damaged, trees uprooted and electric poles came crushing down as strong winds accompanied by Hail struck most parts of the district headquarters town and many areas of neighbouring Mainaguri. Among the most affected areas were Rajarhat, Barnish, Bakali, Jorpakdi, Madhabdanga and Saptibari. Key Points

Economic Times

New Tornado Watch in effect for Kentucky and Tennesse until 9 am EST

The National Weather Service started issuing a series of Tornado Watches 11 hours ago. This has been extended to 9 am EST for some parts of Kentucky. Key Points

Hindustan Times