A freak hailstorm wiped out a watermelon farmer's crop in the Daxing District of Beijing. Golf sized hailstones smashed into the watermelons right before harvest in an area that spans nearly 3,000 acres.
A local farmer, said: "The hailstorm hit out of nowhere this week, smashing the watermelons and numerous greenhouses. It was as if there was an explosion somewhere and the debris was raining down on us. My neighbor's dog lost an eye – it was that dangerous.” He collected hailstones as big as chicken eggs, and added: "No melons can withstand such a force of nature. Even in winter I have never seen hail this big in my life."
A spokesman for the town said programs were being organized to help the farmers over their financial loss.
A local farmer, said: "The hailstorm hit out of nowhere this week, smashing the watermelons and numerous greenhouses. It was as if there was an explosion somewhere and the debris was raining down on us. My neighbor's dog lost an eye – it was that dangerous.” He collected hailstones as big as chicken eggs, and added: "No melons can withstand such a force of nature. Even in winter I have never seen hail this big in my life."
A spokesman for the town said programs were being organized to help the farmers over their financial loss.
Diverse weather occurs all over the world lately. No need to stress the point we're all aware of.
After recent devastating floods last winter here in England, the sun finally shone down with force yesterday to make the hottest day so far. In Elstree, the humid heat doesn't worry me too much in my cool flat, surrounded by paddocks and trees. I rarely venture further afield. However, a visiting friend from California asked my husband and I out to lunch.
He drove us to a local Turkish restaurant which serves traditional food with salad. The meal went well and I found it easier to walk with my stick than I'm envisaged.
After recent devastating floods last winter here in England, the sun finally shone down with force yesterday to make the hottest day so far. In Elstree, the humid heat doesn't worry me too much in my cool flat, surrounded by paddocks and trees. I rarely venture further afield. However, a visiting friend from California asked my husband and I out to lunch.
He drove us to a local Turkish restaurant which serves traditional food with salad. The meal went well and I found it easier to walk with my stick than I'm envisaged.
My husband drove her home to Golders Green, close to London. On the way, we noticed standstill traffic on the other side of the motorway, so we drove home a different way, through leafy suburbs. Unfortunately, the ploy didn't work and we spent more time idling than driving, mostly facing up steep grades. The gear box on our old car didn't sound healthy. Sun rays stung my arms through the window. No air conditioning, no drinks and no damp towels. Added to high humidity, we both felt very uncomfortable. The trip should have taken twenty minutes. One and a half hours later, we arrived home to our welcoming cool home.
I felt quite unwell and drank a glass of water before sitting in my chair with my feet up. All the bones in my body ached. I retired early but I still don't feel well the next morning. Heat isn't good for elders. I've read how older members of society die during a heatwave.
Maybe a slice of watermelon might have revived me. I know I appreciated the refreshing air under the trees in some spots when we idled beside the road. As a matter of fact, I thanked God for the trees.
How is the weather affecting you?
I felt quite unwell and drank a glass of water before sitting in my chair with my feet up. All the bones in my body ached. I retired early but I still don't feel well the next morning. Heat isn't good for elders. I've read how older members of society die during a heatwave.
Maybe a slice of watermelon might have revived me. I know I appreciated the refreshing air under the trees in some spots when we idled beside the road. As a matter of fact, I thanked God for the trees.
How is the weather affecting you?
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