Hailstorm leaves trail of destruction

Though the showers were not that heavy, the strong winds left a trail of destruction. Several houses were left without roofs, many flooded, people stuck inside their houses with flooded yards and vehicles unable to drive in flooded and blocked roads from fallen trees.

Around Gaborone, a number of offices and households in Old Naledi, Bontleng, central Gaborone and Block 9, Block 5 and some parts of Block 3 amongst other areas were left roofless, and furniture swimming in pools of water. Several car dealerships including Motor Centre and Capital Motors had their showroom glasses broken. In other areas, trees were uprooted and many fell on the road blocking access.