Hailstorm covers city in thick layer of ice
Updated | By Jacaranda FM
Six suburbs were carpeted in a thick layer of ice after a heavy hailstorm - watch the video below.
The residents of six suburbs in Guadalajara, Mexico found themselves surrounded by several feet of thick hail over the weekend.
READ ALSO: Terrified scuba diver fights off giant octopus
Officials in Guadalajara reported heavy flooding and fallen trees over the weekend. At least 50 vehicles were swept away in the ice and nearly 200 homes and businesses were damaged. No-one has been reported injured.
In the video, ice up to 1.5m thick can be seen half-burying vehicles.
WATCH THE BBC REPORT HERE:
Civil protection machinery has since been deployed to clear streets in the city.
Show's Stories
-
"Is that my ear?" Barber pranks kid during haircut
Could you ever get tired of a good prank?
The Workzone with Alex Jay 2 days, 8 hours ago -
Toddler says he's allowed to bite people
A little boy answers "yes" when asked: "Are you allowed to bite people?"
The Workzone with Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp 2 days, 8 hours ago