Thunderstorm hits Chandigarh, Punjab

Chandigarh, May 4 (IANS) A thunderstorm accompanied by hail hit Chandigarh and parts of Punjab Sunday evening.

High speed winds accompanied the thunderstorm, uprooting trees.

In Chandigarh, the hailstorm came with a deafening sound.

Electricity supply was affected in most parts of Chandigarh and adjoining areas following the storm.

The storm and rain, however, provided relief to people from the sweltering heat during the day.