Hailstorm covers streets of Mexican city with thick ice amid heatwave

A surprise hail storm hit the Mexican city of Puebla on Friday (May 24), covering the streets with thick sheets of ice amid scorching temperatures that baked the country.

The unexpected storm surprised locals as hail accumulated up to several metres in some areas, transforming streets into icy rivers.

The hailstorm caused widespread damage to some homes, blocking roads and knocking down trees. In the aftermath of the storm, residents were seen shovelling ice and mud in amazement at the unusual weather phenomenon.

The hailstorm comes amid Mexico's third heat wave, as temperatures are expected to exceed 45 degrees Celsius in nine states nationwide.