Hailstorm turns Räpina white on Wednesday evening

A significant hailstorm struck the Estonian town of Räpina on Wednesday evening, covering the ground in a layer of hail. According to the Estonian Environment Agency meteorologist Kairo Kiitsak, hail can be expected during summer months as well.

The town of Räpina in southeastern Estonia was blanketed in white on Wednesday evening after a substantial hailstorm swept through the area, leaving a notable layer of hail on the ground.

According to meteorologist Kairo Kiitsak from the Estonian Environment Agency, such hail events are not unusual and residents should be prepared for similar weather phenomena throughout the summer months.