Global warming: The hail devours the city of 5 million people

A raging hailstorm has hit Guadahara [Guadalajara], one of Mexico's most populated cities, flooding vehicles with iceballs that reached up to two metres.

I've never seen such scenes in Guadahara,” said state governor Enrice Alfaro.

We're wondering if it's a real climate change. These are the natural phenomena we've never seen before,” he said. “is unbelievable. ”

Guadahara, located in northern Mexico City with a population of 5 million, was enjoying a summer with a temperature of 31 degrees Fahrenheit [31 ° C] in recent days.

Although hail is rare, such a record has never been recorded before.

This resulted in serious economic damage to some 200 damaged homes and at least 50 cars placed under icy cannons in mountainous areas. /Periscope