Hailstorm lashes Paris with egg-sized stones and wreaks havoc on the subway

An intense hailstorm hit Paris with egg-sized stones, causing flooding in several subway stations and astonishing residents.

May 3, 2025 - 21:50

Hailstorm lashes Paris with egg-sized stones and wreaks havoc on the subway

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A massive hailstorm hit Paris on Thursday, leaving shocking images of egg-sized ice stones falling for several minutes on the French capital.

The phenomenon, which took residents by surprise, caused flash floods in several areas of the city, including subway stations and underground tunnels. Emergency teams were quickly deployed to drain the water and assist those affected.

The French meteorological service (Météo-France) confirmed that it was an unusual storm due to its intensity and duration. Some neighborhoods reported hail accumulations that paralyzed traffic and caused minor damage to vehicles and roofs.

Videos and photographs of the event quickly went viral on social media, showing streets white with ice and residents surprised by the unusual phenomenon.

Authorities are urging the public to stay informed through official channels, as the risk of further storms persists in the region in the coming hours.