In addition to hail, the city is also suffering strong thunderstorms, turning the Eiffel Tower into a lightning attraction. This is because its 325 meters high and its representative shape make it a very peculiar lightning rod.
Lightning strike on the Eiffel Tower during the storm on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. The image was made around 18:00 by Bertrand Kulik using a Canon EOS 5D Mark III camera.
Europe is facing one of the most unstable springs in recent years. Storms are leaving us with heavy rain, hail and widespread instability across the continent.
Yet, this time it is Paris that is taking one of the worst parts. Just two weeks into June, the French capital has been thrown into chaos by an impressive hailstorm. This has led to severe flooding and the closure of metro stations.
In addition to hail, the city is also suffering strong thunderstorms, turning the Eiffel Tower into a lightning attraction. This is because its 325 meters high and its representative shape make it a very peculiar lightning rod.
