The affected VDCs are Ambegudin, Sinam, Limbudin, Telchowk, Hampang, Changey, Sanghu, Khokling, Khamlung including Taplejung Municipality, said Rabindra Bahadur Pradhan, chief at the District Agriculture Development Office.
The hailstone destroyed the crops including maize, mustard and wheat, fruits such as oranges, and vegetables including cucumber, pumpkins, among others.
The detail of the loss is yet to be collected, Pradhan added. RSS