A powerful hailstorm struck China’s Guangdong Province during the daytime, with hailstones reaching up to 7 centimeters in diameter. The storm affected major cities including Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Foshan, Zhuhai, and Jiangmen, accompanied by strong winds and intense precipitation. Numerous vehicles, buildings, and crops were damaged, while emergency services received hundreds of calls and power outages were reported in several areas. Meteorologists described the event as rare and extreme for the region, noting that typical hail sizes are much smaller. Authorities continue to assess the damage and warn that weather conditions in parts of Guangdong remain unstable.