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Weather Discussion => International => Topic started by: Mark on July 04, 2013, 05:00:08 PM

Title: India – First time in history that snow fell Kinnaur in June.
Post by: Mark on July 04, 2013, 05:00:08 PM
The entire area experienced heavy snowfall and rainfall continuously for 72 hours from June 15 to 17.”

“It was for the first time in the history of Kinnaur district that the area experienced snowfall in June.”

“About 90% cash crops, especially apple, has been damaged in the rain-ravaged Kinnaur district.”

“With apple crop damaged, Kinnaur residents have suffered huge losses, it being the major source of their income.”

http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/Flood-losses-in-Kinnaur-may-be-much-higher-than-estimated/articleshow/20838622.cms