A weather warning has been issued in Malta as thunder and lightning batters the Maltese Islands.
The alert from the Met Office in Luqa warns of heavy rain and strong winds across Malta and Gozo.
The warning, issued on Monday morning, added: ‘Isolated thundery and gusty showers will affect the Maltese Islands.’
Social media users were quick to capture incredible images of the dramatic weather, with dozens of stormy scenes being shared on Instagram and Facebook.
Here’s our pick of the best from Monday morning in Malta:
Qala by Gerhard Reinhardt
Mellieha by Ilja Nosov
Nadur by Julia Hering
Mgarr Harbour by Csilla Marton
Mosta by Angela Mallia
Floriana by Fritz Photography
Selmun by Jesmond Vella
Grey skies by Greta Ellul
Nadur by Julia Hering
How’s the weather looking for the rest of the week?
Forecasters reckon you should keep your umbrella handy.
Andrea Muscat from Maltese Islands Weather said: ‘Low pressure will dominate across the central Mediterranean throughout much of this week.
Forecasters at Malta Weather added: ‘Rain showers that may be thundery with hail at times are expected across Malta and Gozo until at least Friday.
‘It’s going to feel cooler this week with temperatures expected to feel as cold as 14°C at times.’
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When it rains in Malta, it REALLY rains!
How's the weather where YOU are this morning?Here's proof that when it rains in Malta and Gozo, it REALLY rains!🎥 Ino Mario Borg 📍 Marsalforn Gozo
Publiée par Bay Easy sur Lundi 28 octobre 2019
