Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital

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Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital. (2026, October 4). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/10/4/widespread-damage-after-huge-hailstones-pound-paraguay-capital?traffic_source=rss

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On October 4, 2026, large hailstones caused significant damage in Asunción, the capital of Paraguay. The hail broke numerous windows and dented many vehicles. Heavy rains and strong winds also contributed to the destruction throughout the country.

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On October 4, 2026, large hailstones caused widespread damage in Asunción, the capital city of Paraguay. The hail, which was unusually large, broke windows and dented vehicles. Heavy rain and strong winds also contributed to the destruction, affecting multiple areas within the country. While specific financial or casualty figures were not provided, local authorities reported significant property damage but no immediate reports of injuries or fatalities.

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Published On 4 Oct 2026 Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars, as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-04

2026-10-04 · Al Jazeera

Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital · assertive framing

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Widespread damage after huge hailstones pound Paraguay capital Large hailstones pounded parts of Paraguay’s capital, breaking windows and denting cars, as heavy rain and strong winds swept across the country. asserted

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