Global Weather Chaos: Hailstorms, Storms, and Orange Alerts

Severe Weather Strikes Across the Globe: Hailstorms in China and Turkey, Storms in Italy. Heavy hailstorms caused significant disruption in Beijing, China, and Camliyayla, Mersin, Turkey, on May 13th, 2025. Videos circulating online show streets covered in a thick layer of ice, requiring the use of machinery to clear the roads. "It was like a winter wonderland, but a very cold and dangerous one," said one resident of Beijing. The same day, in Turkey, a similar scene unfolded in Camliyayla, Mersin, with hailstones blanketing the roads. In a separate incident, severe storms lashed Sicily, Italy, on May 15th, causing significant damage in Palma di Montechiaro, in the Agrigento province. The Civil Protection agency issued an orange alert for the Trapani province as a precaution. The video footage shows the force of the wind and the extent of the damage. These events highlight the unpredictable nature of severe weather and the importance of preparedness.