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Hailstorm hits Geneva (Swiss Stories 2020, by Demir Sönmez) - Swiss Press Award

Tempête de grêle s’abat sur Genève
Tempête de grêle s’abat sur Genève
Photo / Swiss Stories
2020

Hailstorm hits Geneva

Demir Sönmez

In less than half an hour, the hailstorm that struck Geneva on June 15, 2019, paralyzed the city: darkened skies, downed trees, blocked traffic, cyclists struggling against the waves... While some residents panicked, trying to take shelter, others seemed to be enjoying themselves. At the same time, a person died on Lake Geneva. And life goes on.

L'orage de grêle a frappé Genève

Photo / Swiss Stories
2020

Demir Sönmez

In less than half an hour, the hailstorm that struck Geneva on June 15, 2019, paralyzed the city: darkened skies, downed trees, blocked traffic, cyclists struggling against the waves... While some residents panicked, trying to take shelter, others seemed to be enjoying themselves. At the same time, a person died on Lake Geneva. And life goes on.

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