Hailstorm in Shillong
Guwahati: The cyclonic circulation over Bangladesh lied over south Bangladesh and extended up to 3.1 km above mean sea level. Freezing level was near 3.1 km.
Hailstorm realised over Shillong and nearby area around 1 PM today. Freezing level was near 3.1 km. In Hilly areas, Mainly in winters,Due to weak updrafts/downdrafts, hail size is very small. Forecast for tomorrow is light to moderate rain very likely.
Maximum Temperature 14.6; Minimum Temperature till 1730 IST: 6.0 (Reduced after Rain and Hailstorm).
Rainfall recorded till 1730 hours IST was: Shillong 29.2 mm, Mairang : 6.0 mm
– global bihari bureau