In pictures: Hailstorm wreaks havoc in Islamabad

A massive hailstorm in Islamabad caused widespread damage to cars, solar panels, and infrastructure.

A sudden and intense hailstorm battered twin cities and surrounding areas, causing massive damage to solar car infrastructure, as well as to vehicles and residential property.

Here are some of the pictures of Islamabad hailstorm.

Vehicles passing during strong hailstorm in Islamabad. Photo social media.

Man shows size of hailstorm in Islamabad. Picture social media.

Fallen trees can be seen in Islamabad during hailstorm. Photo social media.

View of Islamabad after hailstorm. Photo social media.

Glasses shattered at Faisal Mosque. Photo social media.

View of building shattered during hailstorm.

The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) had forecast rain and thunderstorms across northern parts of the country, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi, from 17 to 20 April.

However, the intensity of Wednesday’s hailstorm appeared to surpass expectations.