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PHOTOS: Hailstorm pummels Midrand

Readers share photos of the damage caused by yesterday's hailstorm in Midrand.

November 14, 2023
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Natasha de Waal

A massive hailstorm hit several parts of the Joburg north with the most damage in Midrand.

Johannesburg Emergency Management Services (EMS) spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi said Midrand saw damage to vehicles on private properties just after 18:00 on November 13.

Here are some of the photos our readers sent to us of the damage they have experienced:

Natasha Storm Price: Carlswald hail yesterday were bigger than golf balls, the damage is horrendous

 

A steel carport collapsed under the weight of the hailstorm. Photo: Deena Naidoo
A carport collapsed onto the cars it was built to protect. Photo: Neevashnie Subramany
The remnants of the storm resembled winter in Europe. Photo: Kerushka Pillay
Windows were smashed due to the sheer volume of hail that fell. Photo: Mientjie Terblanche
In some areas the hail was ankle deep. Photo: Makhosini Bakkie Hire
Mientjie Terblanche
Photo: Mientjie Terblanche
Some vehicle owners now have to contend with dents and smashed vehicle windows in the aftermath of the storm. Photo: Mientjie Terblanche
Loshnee Du Preez: This used to be our outside table
Siya Khumalo:
Gutters fell off
Photo: Kerushka Pillay
Kendall Adams Schwulst:
It was insane.

Let us know how the hail storm affected you via our Facebook page.

Also Read: Follow these tips to navigate and avoid flooded roads

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November 14, 2023
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Itumeleng Komana

Itumeleng Komana is a multimedia journalist with five years Digital experience. She covers a variety of topics, creates content for various Caxton Joburg North sites, and oversees their social media accounts.

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