'Golf ball-sized' hailstones damage roofs and cars
A severe hailstorm in Melksham, Wiltshire, caused significant damage to homes and vehicles, with residents describing the event as movie-like. Insurance brokers report a surge in claims, with many residents facing costly repairs for dented cars and shattered conservatory roofs.
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Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting local infrastructure and personal property, highlighting the financial burden of climate-related damage on individuals.
Giant hail stones damage conservatory roofs and cars in Melksham
The report focuses on local human-interest accounts and factual reporting of the weather event.
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