Mosta, Naxxar hit by hail on Monday evening

Mosta, Naxxar and surrounding areas have been hit by a hail storm on Monday evening.

The national broadcaster reported that drivers in the Telgħa t’Alla u ommu area in Naxxar could not drive up the steep hill due to the slippery conditions.

Passers-by have described the scene as a “white carpet”.

Weather forecasts are predicting a cold spell till the end of the week.

The MET Office at the Malta International Airport is reporting lows of 6°C on Monday evening, and 5°C on Tuesday. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly by the end of the week.

Photo: Malta International Airport