THUNDER AND HAIL
MUCH DAMAGE DONE
(By Telegraph—Press Association.)
TIMARU, December 21
A severe thunderstorm struck South Canterbury this afternoon and was followed by one of the worst hailstorms experienced for many years,, goods being damaged and crops of all descriptions ruined.
Heavy rain fell in Timaru, but the hailstorm went across the country, striking Pleasant Point, Temuka, and Geraldine. In the two last-named places hail lay on the ground some inches thick. During the height of the storm the streets and roofs carried a mantle of white, giving the towns a wintry appearance. Hail blocked the spoutings and when heavy rain set in later water poured into business premises, dislocating business and causing considerable damage to stock. In some homes windows were smashed by the hail.
The rainfall ecorded for the year in Timaru up to tonight was 39.20 inches, which is the highest on record for more, than 40 years.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVI, Issue 150, 22 December 1938, Page 10
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