Lightning Strikes water

Описание: Local authorities dispatched emergency services to affected areas to assist those in need. Despite the severity of the storm, no injuries or casualties have been reported.

Residents of Istanbul, Turkey were taken by surprise as a sudden hailstorm hit the city on Friday afternoon. The storm, which lasted for approximately 20 minutes, resulted in traffic chaos and property damage.

Videos and images shared on social media showed hailstones the size of golf balls hitting the streets and vehicles, causing dents and cracks. The storm also caused flooding in some areas of the city.



The hailstorm is said to have been caused by a cold front moving in from the Balkans, bringing low temperatures and precipitation to the region. Istanbul residents have been advised to take necessary precautions and to stay indoors where possible during extreme weather conditions.
This is not the first time Istanbul has experienced extreme weather conditions.

The Turkish government has since invested in measures to better prepare for and respond to extreme weather events.