Rawalpindi and Islamabad experienced an intense hailstorm today, with unusually large hailstones falling across various areas of the twin cities. The sudden weather event surprised residents as large chunks of ice, some the size of golf balls, rained down, covering roads, rooftops, and green spaces.
The hailstorm caused significant concern among the locals due to the size and intensity of the falling ice. Many people captured photos and videos of the hailstones, sharing them on social media platforms. In some areas, the hailstones were large enough to potentially cause damage to vehicles, crops, and infrastructure.
Weather experts attribute the hailstorm to strong convective activity and rapidly changing weather patterns in the region. Such large hailstones are relatively rare and can occur when powerful updrafts in thunderstorms carry raindrops into extremely cold areas of the atmosphere, causing them to freeze and grow before falling to the ground.
So far, there have been no reports of injuries, but some residents reported damage to their vehicles and property. Farmers in nearby rural areas also expressed concern over possible crop damage due to the intensity of the storm.
Authorities have advised citizens to stay indoors during such weather conditions and to take precautions to protect themselves and their property. The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) continues to monitor the situation and has warned of possible further weather disturbances in the coming days.
This unusual weather event serves as a reminder of the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns, emphasizing the importance of preparedness and timely updates from official sources.