India's March Hailstorm Surge: IMD Alerts Grip Nation

Imagine stepping out in mid-March expecting the familiar dry heat of pre-summer India, only to dodge golf-ball-sized hailstones and sudden downpours. That's the bizarre reality hitting cities from Bengaluru to Himachal Pradesh right now.

This isn't your typical monsoon preview. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for widespread rain, thunderstorms, and hailstorms across northern and southern states until at least March 21. According to the Economic Times, Delhi, Himachal...