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[PHOTOS] 'Snowfall' In KL As Major Hailstorm Wreaks Havoc

Be safe everyone!

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A massive hailstorm hit parts of KL on Friday evening, 3 June

Image via Tracey/SAYS

It caused widespread damage to property as trees and signboards fell on cars in Bukit Jalil and Seri Kembangan/Serdang area

Image via Rojak Daily
Image via Rojak Daily
Image via Rojak Daily

Interiors of a Standard Chartered office were also heavily damaged

Image via Tracey/SAYS
Image via Tracey/SAYS
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The high-intensity hailstorm even damaged a petrol station

Image via Tracey/SAYS

The ERL KLIA Express power line was also damaged, forcing the service to be suspended until further notice. LRT operations from Cheras to Sri Petaling have stopped

Hailstorm in Bukit Jalil

[VIDEO] A hailstorm hit Bukit Jalil just a while ago. Authorites say the thunderstorm also caused flash floods in parts of KL, while there are also reports of fallen trees and signboards.

Posted by Astro Radio News on Friday, June 3, 2016

According to Astro Radio news, authorities say the thunderstorm also caused flash floods in parts of Kuala Lumpur, bringing the city to a halt, with motorists having to deal with massive traffic jams

Videos like this one show the intensity of the hailstorm:

[VIDEO] Beberapa kawasan ibu kota dilanda ribut petir dan hujan lebat disertai hujan batu.

Video berikut dirakamkan wartawan kami di Astro, Bukit Jalil.

Kelihatan beberapa kenderaan dihempap pokok-pokok tumbang.

Posted by Astro Radio News on Friday, June 3, 2016

'Snow' was even spotted at Astro's office:

"Winter is coming...."

Image via Astro Radio News
Image via Ledwina/SAYS
Image via Ledwina/SAYS

More photos of the destruction caused by the hailstorm:

Image via Ledwina/SAYS
Image via Ledwina/SAYS
Image via Ledwina/SAYS

This is a developing story. Come back for more updates.

Prior to this, back in May, heavy rainfall in the Klang Valley had caused Bangsar, Jalan Duta, and surrounding areas to experience bad flash floods:

What's happening to Malaysia's weather?

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