1888 Moradabad hailstorm

The 1888 Moradabad hailstorm was a catastrophic weather event that occurred on April 30, 1888, in Moradabad, a city in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. This significant natural disaster was characterized by an extraordinary hailstorm that resulted in widespread destruction, affecting the local agriculture and infrastructure. The storm produced hailstones of unprecedented size, reportedly measuring up to 14 inches in circumference. The devastation led to extensive crop damage, loss of livestock, and significant economic hardship for the region's inhabitants. The 1888 Moradabad hailstorm stands as one of the deadliest hailstorms in recorded history, prompting increased awareness and studies regarding extreme weather patterns in India.