2 minutes ago! Germany and Poland now! This has never happened before! 8,000 people are homeless!
A severe storm and hailstorm have caused significant damage across parts of Germany and Poland. The storm, which hit the region over the weekend, brought with it high winds and large hailstones, some of which were reportedly the size of golf balls.
In Germany, the state of North Rhine-Westphalia was particularly badly affected, with reports of damaged cars, broken windows and flooded streets. The storm caused major disruptions to travel, with several flights cancelled and train services delayed or cancelled.
In Poland, the city of Warsaw was hit by the storm, which brought down trees and caused extensive damage to buildings. The hailstorm was particularly intense, with many residents taking to social media to share photos of large hailstones that had fallen in the city.
Emergency services in both countries were quickly mobilized, with teams working around the clock to clear debris and repair damage. However, the extent of the damage means that it may take some time for normality to be ful