Summer turns to winter: Damages in the order of millions after hailstorm hits Switzerland

Sott.net | Jun 13, 2014 | Source

Hail and heavy rain on Thursday evening caused in Switzerland damages of over ten million francs ( over $10 million). The hail caused especially damage to cars, but also agricultural areas were damaged. No one got injured.

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A heavy thunderstorm hit on Thurday evening (12/6/2014) over Emmental (near Bern)

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The streets look like in the middle of winter here in Rüderswill, CH.

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