Extreme Weather Events: Hailstorms and Floods Hit Multiple Countries

Severe Hailstorms and Floods Devastate Several Countries Heavy downpours and hailstorms have caused significant damage across several countries in early May 2025. The impact was particularly severe in Romania, where a hailstorm on May 6th damaged dozens of homes in the Mehedinti county. "The hail was so intense, it looked like snow," said one resident, whose roof was severely damaged. In Somalia, heavy rains on May 9th led to severe flooding in Mogadishu, submerging vehicles and streets. Similar scenes of hailstorms were reported from Burgas, Bulgaria, and L'Olleria and Vall d'Albaida in Valencia, Spain, on May 7th and 8th respectively. The events highlight the unpredictable nature of extreme weather and the need for preparedness.