While Mexico grapples with a severe heatwave, the city of Puebla experienced an unexpected and massive hailstorm. On Friday, as temperatures soared to 45 degrees Celsius, hail suddenly began to fall, creating a striking contrast to the sweltering heat, reported The Weather Channel on Saturday, May 25.

The hailstorm buried several parts of Puebla under a thick layer of ice, causing significant damage to houses. Strong winds accompanying the storm uprooted electric poles and trees, leading to power outages and obstructing roads. The city's main thoroughfares were closed, and traffic was heavily disrupted. Emergency department teams have begun clearing the piles of ice to restore normalcy.

This hailstorm occurred during the third heat alert issued for Mexico due to the extreme temperatures. Residents of Puebla described the hailstorm as a bizarre and unexpected phenomenon, highlighting the unpredictable nature of weather patterns in the region.