Description:
An unusually strong hail storm whipped through Colombia’s capital, on Saturday, November 3 causing severe flooding and burying dozens of vehicles under the ice. Authorities say it is the strongest ever hailstorm seen in Bogotá, but despite several major roads becoming blanketed in ice, no one was killed by the storm.
Over 30 cars became stuck when a meter and a half (59 inches) of water and ice accumulated at the bottom of an intersection. Rescue workers faced great difficulty in rescuing people from their cars, with one fire-fighter saying “this is a special case because as we try and remove all the ice, it’s getting harder, making it more difficult to do so.
Location:
Colombia
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