ILEA001568996: Rainstorm Hit Jinan, China

China: Spectacular Virga Clouds Captured Over Jinan City Amid Sudden Hailstorm

On the evening of May 18, 2024, residents in Jinan, Shandong, China, captured moments of localized rain clouds, which appeared like a delicate veil connecting the sky and the earth, as the sudden hail hit the city. The video shows the raindrops showering from the dense clouds accompanied by terrifying lightning. Zheng Lina, the chief forecaster at the Jinan Meteorological Observatory, explained in a local interview that this meteorological marvel is called a "virga", which occurs when raindrops evaporate continuously as they fall, creating streak-like suspensions. The virga is often observed during high temperatures in summer, which leads to localized convective weather conditions.

China Urban Commercial Housing Prices Fell In April 2024

A new building is under construction with a traffic sign in Hangzhou, China, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

China Urban Commercial Housing Prices Fell In April 2024

A new building is under construction with a traffic sign in Hangzhou, China, on May 17, 2024. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

Ercheng Bridge in Huizhou

The main bridge of Ercheng Bridge is being closed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, on May 13, 2024. The bridge, which has a total length of 1119.5 meters, features a steel beam and steel arch structure. It is designed for two-way traffic with six lanes and spans 630 meters across the Dongjiang River waters. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)

Ercheng Bridge in Huizhou

The main bridge of Ercheng Bridge is being closed in Huizhou, Guangdong Province, China, on May 13, 2024. The bridge, which has a total length of 1119.5 meters, features a steel beam and steel arch structure. It is designed for two-way traffic with six lanes and spans 630 meters across the Dongjiang River waters. (Photo by Costfoto/NurPhoto)