Intense hailstorms brings relief to drought-stricken Bloemfontein, South Africa
An intense hailstorm, brought on by a freak storm, plummeted previously drought-stricken Bloemfontein, South Africa on October 20, 2016.
Video credit: Gerduan Kemp
According to media reports, a thick layer of fallen hail blanketed the streets of Bloemfontein, in a sight that much resembled to snow. The hail caused damage to some of the cars. However, a majority of residents were relieved at the sight, after a period of drought, and have expressed their happiness over the social media.
[TOP TRENDING] The #hailstorm that wreaked havoc in #Bloemfontein, the best photos and videos are here >> https://t.co/B1phIo20ea pic.twitter.com/2HvPSgvgdb
— eNCA (@eNCA) October 21, 2016
[GALLERY] Hailstorm in Bloemfontein through your lenses https://t.co/2bg0eVvcJH pic.twitter.com/Ckwt33N193
— EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) October 21, 2016
Hailstorm in Bloemfontein- (not my photo) it's water in a severe drought so we are thankful https://t.co/r7UvqjDzbj pic.twitter.com/caaO4iflLT
— Lynne Neilson Visser (@lynnechristine) October 21, 2016
Featured image: A freak hailstorm hits Bloemfontein, South Africa, October 20, 2016. Image credit: Gerduan Kemp
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