Severe Hailstorm Blankets Terrace in Catalonia as Large Hailstones Pound Mollet del Vallès

A powerful hailstorm swept through Mollet del Vallès in Catalonia, Spain, on August 20, with large hailstones rapidly covering a residential terrace. Footage filmed by Hector Castillo shows hail pounding the backyard as ice accumulated across artificial grass, wicker furniture and the terrace floor during the intense downpour. The storm came as weather authorities issued alerts for severe conditions across the Vallès area, warning of heavy rain and potentially large hail. The intense weather was part of a wider spell of severe storms affecting parts of Catalonia, with residents experiencing sudden and powerful bursts of hail and rainfall. Video Credit: Hector Castillo