Severe hailstorms hit parts of Saudi Arabia

A severe hailstorm hit the city of Taif in Saudi Arabia on April 19, 2023, causing unusually high hail accumulations and traffic chaos.

A severe hailstorm was also reported in Bisha, some 300 km (180 miles) SE of Taif, and in other parts of the Kingdom.

Featured image credit: Arab Storms (stillshot)

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