<p>Hailstorm, accompanied by gusty winds, that lashed the region on Monday has spelt trouble for grape farmers.</p>.<p>Strong winds destroyed the ready-to-harvest grape, cultivated on several acres of vineyards in the region.</p>.<p>The farmers had a tough time saving the crop from the drought.Now, the damage caused by the hailstorm has left them in knee-deep debts. The revenue officials visited the vineyards to assess the crop loss.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Light showers in Belagavi</p>.<p>Belagavi city and surrounding villages received light to moderate showers, accompanied by hailstones, for more than 30 minutes on Wednesday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.</p>.<p>Gusty winds brought down a tree and power lines at Kali Ambrai and surrounding areas. Because of which, power supply was disrupted for a while in the area.</p>.<p>Parts of Kittur and Khanapur taluks in the district also received mild showers.</p>
<p>Hailstorm, accompanied by gusty winds, that lashed the region on Monday has spelt trouble for grape farmers.</p>.<p>Strong winds destroyed the ready-to-harvest grape, cultivated on several acres of vineyards in the region.</p>.<p>The farmers had a tough time saving the crop from the drought.Now, the damage caused by the hailstorm has left them in knee-deep debts. The revenue officials visited the vineyards to assess the crop loss.</p>.<p class="CrossHead">Light showers in Belagavi</p>.<p>Belagavi city and surrounding villages received light to moderate showers, accompanied by hailstones, for more than 30 minutes on Wednesday, providing much-needed relief from the scorching heat.</p>.<p>Gusty winds brought down a tree and power lines at Kali Ambrai and surrounding areas. Because of which, power supply was disrupted for a while in the area.</p>.<p>Parts of Kittur and Khanapur taluks in the district also received mild showers.</p>