
Storms, heavy winds hit Balkans after blistering heat wave
BELGRADE, Serbia — A heavy storm with strong winds, hail and rain has hit the Balkans and elsewhere in Europe as the weather changed on Monday following a week of record-high temperatures in the region.
Temperatures dropped significantly in some areas, bringing relief after reaching more than 40 C (104 F) last week.
Slovenia’s STA news agency reported that the storms “caused havoc” across the country overnight Sunday to Monday.
Thousands of households were left without electricity, as hail and winds flooded dozens of houses, collapsed trees and damaged cars and crops and crops.