Severe storms cause damage in Switzerland
A severe storm moved across parts of Switzerland on Friday morning. The population was confronted with extreme weather conditions that caused significant disruptions.
Particularly notable was the hail, which reached the size of golf balls in some regions. In addition to the large hailstones, heavy rain and violent gusts of wind also led to problems in the affected areas.
Initial reports indicate that the storm caused property damage in various locations. The exact extent of the destruction is currently still being assessed by local authorities and insurance companies.
Weather services had warned of the unstable weather conditions in advance. People in Switzerland are now being urged to be cautious and to closely monitor further weather developments.
It remains to be seen how high the total costs for repairs to buildings and vehicles will be. Cleanup work in the affected communities has already begun.