Thursday 14 March 2013

When The Hail Hit Islamabad March 14, 2013

HAIL and the BeautifuL city ISLAMABAD, PakistaN


The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad turned white today (14.03.2013) when heavy hailstorm coupled with rain lashed the cities, bringing the mercury down and making the weather a pleasant.

Light rain continued after the hailstorm and people along with their children came out of their houses and enjoyed the weather. They were seen on the roadsides taking pictures of hailing that was spread everywhere on green belts, car parking, open areas and roofs of buildings.
Hail spread everywhere looked just like snow, said a shopkeeper in Blue Area, Tofial Rehman, and added, “It is ironic that the skies have joined in the celebrations of the masses on getting rid of the corrupt government that was a burden on the shoulders of the citizens.”

Rabia Jamal, a costumer to Super Market, recalling her previous trip to Murree to enjoy snowfall there said she had come to the market for shopping, when heavy hailstorm started.
“We don’t know it is good or bad for agriculture sector but it is fascinating to see hail spread everywhere,” she added. 

On the other hand, traffic came to a standstill during the hailstorm and several commuters got off their cars to enjoy the weather and started taking pictures and recorded videos to capture the beautiful moment.


After the end of hailstorm, the business activities in various parts of the city remained low while the sale of chicken soup, pakoras, samosas, dry fruit and tea and coffee was high as huge rush of customers was witnessed outside the outlets.
Met Office official said the hailstorm will have negative impact on crops while the rain would be beneficial for agriculture sector, adding that it would also increase the water level in reservoirs.

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