29.08.2026 19:10
The severe storm and hail that took effect in France paralyzed life. A Turkish citizen living in France was caught among hail stones the size of stones while driving; as the hailstones broke the vehicle's windows and entered, they also struck the driver.
The severe storm affecting France negatively impacted daily life. Winds reaching 142 kilometers per hour toppled trees and roofs, while hail the size of tennis balls caused major damage to vehicles. A Turkish citizen's vehicle, which was traveling in the midst of the storm, also bore the brunt of the hail.
ORANGE ALERT ISSUED IN 44 REGIONS
The storm, which affected many regions including the capital Paris on August 27, moved from the central parts of the country toward the eastern borders.
In regions where heavy rainfall and strong winds were effective, wind speeds reached up to 142 kilometers per hour. Due to the storm, an orange alert was declared in 44 regions across the country.
HAIL THE SIZE OF TENNIS BALLS HIT VEHICLES
One of the most striking effects of the storm was the large-scale hail. Hailstones the size of tennis balls shattered vehicle windows, causing material damage.
A Turkish citizen living in France also found himself in the middle of stone-sized hail while driving his vehicle. As hailstones broke the vehicle's windows and entered, they also struck the driver.
TREES FELL ON ROADS, ROOFS SUSTAINED DAMAGE
Due to the strong winds, many trees fell onto roads, and some objects were blown around. Pieces falling from building roofs onto the roads also posed a safety risk.
In the regions affected by the storm, teams continued their work regarding fallen trees and damaged structures.