Hailstorm causes heavy loss to vehicles in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: The residents of the federal capital witnessed hailstorms after experiencing hot weather, which resulted in pelting the city with abnormally huge hailstones on Wednesday.

Major roads throughout the city came to a halt as drivers scrambled to protect themselves and their vehicles from the attack.

Social media was quickly flooded with footage and photos of cracked windshields, dented car bodies, and hail-covered streets.

Video footage of a hailstorm damaging the Faisal Mosque in Islamabad has also taken over Social media, showcasing the intensity of the hailstorm earlier in the afternoon.

Furthermore, the Pakistan Meteorological Department had predicted sporadic rain but not hail of such intensity. Authorities are now examining the damage and issuing updated advisories.

They advised citizens to exercise caution as more unpredictable weather is likely in the coming days.

The hailstorm provided momentary relief from the increasing temperatures, but at a high cost to many in the city.