Fist-Sized Hail Pummeled Asunción: Smashed Cars, Damaged Hospitals, Blackouts
Authorities said the storm smashed windscreens and damaged homes as thousands lost electricity.
- A powerful hailstorm struck the Paraguayan capital, Asuncion, on Saturday, damaging homes and vehicles as commuters rushed for cover from severe weather bringing torrential rain and strong winds.
- The freak weather phenomenon occurred after climate scientists warned of record-breaking conditions this year. Authorities are monitoring the situation across affected areas as severe weather has been reported in several parts of Paraguay.
- Local reports indicated wind gusts reached around 60mph, with residents describing hail sounding like "gunshots." One person placed the ice against an identically-sized tennis ball to show how big they had been.
- One person wrote, "What happened was unbelievable," while Trending Now Another added, "I've never seen such a violent storm," as thousands lost electricity and roads sustained damage from the chaotic conditions.
- Elsewhere, extreme weather adds to concerns surrounding the "Godzilla" El Niño phenomenon. Authorities remain alert for further impacts while Summer returns next week, as the broader climate pattern poses ongoing risks.
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Severe thunderstorms swept through the Paraguayan capital, Asunción, on Saturday. Large hailstones also appeared in the thunderstorms, which could have averaged up to around 10 cm. Giant hail damaged the roofs of homes and cars alike.
Skies rain down massive hailstones in capital Asunción, Paraguay
Paraguay's capital, Asunción, and surrounding areas were hit by severe weather, bringing torrential rain, strong winds and unusually large hailstones. The intense hailstorm caused significant damage, with large chunks of ice breaking vehicle windows and damaging windows and other parts of homes. Roads and vehicles were also affected, while residents faced chaotic conditions as hail accumulated across streets and even appeared inside swimming poo…
A STRONG hail storm hit Asunción and surrounding cities in Paraguay. The ice damaged the roofs of houses and cars, and the storm also caused interruptions in the electricity supply.
Paraguay's capital Asunción has been hit by a severe thunderstorm with hail the size of tennis balls. The storm hit the capital and several other cities in Paraguay's central department. In addition to the unusually large hail, there was torrential rain and strong wind gusts of up to 100 kilometers per hour. The hail caused damage to cars and homes, while the heavy rains and winds led to flooding and power outages in several places.
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