A gale accompanied by hailstorm uprooted trees and disrupted power supply in Tiruppur city and surroundings on Saturday afternoon. It, howver, substantially brought down the summer heat. The impact was felt in the Main Bus Stand, Velliankadu, Palladam Road and CTC Garden. Visibility was obstructed by heavy rains at Kovilvazhi and Chettipalayam, where hail stones could be noticed on the roads.
Published - May 02, 2026 06:55 pm IST