25 people injured and more than 700 cars damaged after sudden hailstorm hits Qinghai, China
At least 25 people were injured and 739 cars cars were damaged after a sudden hailstorm dropped large hailstones over Hai Chi, Qinghai, China on August 9, 2022.
In addition, at least 135 sheep were killed.
Local officials said some of the hailstones were as large as eggs.
Tianjun County Meteorological Bureau said that Xinyuan Town was the main affected area. The hail lasted from 18:13 to 18:25 LT, and the larger hail lasted about 5 minutes.
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