14.01.2026 00:08
The sudden hailstorm in Mersin surprised citizens by covering the streets with hailstones the size of walnuts.
The sudden hailstorm in Mersin covered the ground in white.
HAIL TURNED THE CITY WHITE
The heavy rain that was effective in Mersin gave way to hail in the evening hours. The walnut-sized hailstones that fell suddenly covered the streets in white. Citizens, who were taken by surprise, recorded the white-covered areas with their mobile phone cameras.
LIFE CAME TO A STANDSTILL
The sudden hail in the Yenişehir and Mezitli districts of the city caused disruptions in traffic. Some citizens tried to protect their vehicles from the hail by covering them with blankets and cardboard.