The weather took a dramatic turn today in Meghalaya’s beautiful capital, Shillong, transforming the landscape within minutes. Heavy rainfall accompanied by a hailstorm between around 11 AM and 12 noon surprised residents and tourists alike.
Small hailstones falling from the sky covered roads, footpaths and vehicle rooftops with a white blanket, creating a breathtaking scene that briefly reminded people of snowfall in Kashmir.
Suddenly, dark clouds gathered over the city in the morning, followed by heavy rainfall. Soon, hailstones began falling along with the rain. In several parts of Shillong, a layer of white hailstones accumulated along roadsides and in open spaces.
The sight of hailstones scattered across vehicle rooftops made the surroundings even more beautiful. The sudden change in weather left both locals and tourists amazed.
After nearly an hour of rainfall and hailstorm, the temperature dropped, bringing a refreshing chill to the atmosphere. The sudden spell of cool weather amid the usual warmth made the environment pleasant and enjoyable. People captured this unusual natural spectacle on their mobile phones. With roads covered in hailstones and white patches spread across the surroundings, it looked as though nature had wrapped Shillong in a blanket of snow.
Overall, today’s rainfall and hailstorm in Shillong created such a mesmerising scene that people felt as though they were standing in a snow-covered valley of Kashmir rather than in Meghalaya. Indeed, when nature displays its magic, every moment becomes unforgettable!