11 minutes ago! Switzerland closes all motorways! 100 year old hailstorm has fallen on Zurich!

Switzerland was hit by a fierce hailstorm on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The storm, which lasted for about 20 minutes, pelted the country’s central and eastern regions with large hailstones, some of which were as big as golf balls. The hailstorm caused significant damage to crops, buildings and cars. In some areas, the hailstones were so big that they smashed through windows and roofs. Videos shared on social media showed the extent of the damage, with streets and fields covered in white as if it had snowed. The Swiss authorities are currently assessing the full extent of the damage, but initial reports suggest that it will be significant. Farmers are particularly hard hit, with some losing their entire crop due to the storm. The Swiss Farmers’ Association has called for emergency aid to help those affected. This is not the first time Switzerland has been hit by severe weather in recent months. In June, the country was hit by heavy rain and flooding, which caused significant damage to infrastructure and homes. The hailstorm is a further reminder of the need to take climate change seriously and to take action to reduce our impact on the environment.
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