A hail the size of a walnut fell in Dzerzhinsk and Volodarsk.

      On May 23, 2026, at 17:36, a hailstorm the size of a walnut fell in Dzerzhinsk and Volodarsk. Local residents are sharing photographs on social media. They note that the hailstones damaged cars and tore mosquito nets on windows. One resident remarked that it was even scary to look at these "snowy meteorites" through the window. It is worth noting that after a week of heat, a thunderstorm and heavy rain also occurred in Nizhny Novgorod. Earlier, forecasters promised rainy and cloudy weekends in the capital of the Volga region. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials for 18+.