Hail and hailstones are a classic weather phenomenon in our area. They are common, especially in summer, but in recent years, an increase in these off-season phenomena has been detected, especially with larger stones. This year is a good example, as exceptional hailstorms have been recorded since April due to unusual timing and sizes. All of this is a result of the impact of global warming and the climate crisis.

The effects of the climate crisis are increasingly evident in our country, and this spring has been no exception, despite the end of the drought. The spring storms of April and May are producing exceptional hailstorms, unprecedented at this time of year since records began in Ponent or Terra Alta. These episodes have caused serious damage to crops and fruit trees in the area.