Severe hailstorm disrupts life in Chittoor
A severe hailstorm hit Chittoor on May 26, 2026, causing significant disruptions. Heavy rains and strong winds led to traffic halts and power outages in various areas. Local authorities are responding to the situation with special teams deployed to manage the aftermath.
- ▪Heavy rains and hailstorm affected Chittoor and surrounding villages.
- ▪Traffic on major highways was halted due to the storm.
- ▪Power supply was disrupted as gusty winds snapped power lines.
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Heavy rains lashed the Chittoor municipal limits and surrounding villages on Tuesday evening (May 26, 2026). The rain was accompanied by lightning and a hailstorm for a couple of hours, disrupting normal life across several areas.Traffic on the Chittoor-Bengaluru National Highway, the bypass road, and the Chittoor-Puttur highway came to a halt for a brief period at the outskirts. Residents in many residential localities reported small ice pellets along with an intense downpour.Gales uprooted trees and snapped branches at multiple locations, affecting traffic movement and causing inconvenience to commuters during peak hours. Power supply was also disrupted at several locations after power lines were snapped due to gusty winds.
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