A freak thunderstorm in Istanbul last night came straight out of a sci-fi movie

An unusually fierce thunderstorm hit Istanbul on Thursday night, transforming city streets into rivers and pounding the area with hail so large it damaged parked aircraft at the international airport. 

The summer storm led to downed trees, a partially destroyed stone wall, and a port explosion, according to The Associated Press. 

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Hail pelted the ground as the rain intensified, and even cracked car windows, according to social media posts.

BRUTAL bombardment with very large hail yesterday in Istanbul, Turkey! Hail up to 9 cm in diameter reported! Video: Meteor Turkey http://pic.twitter.com/Roi281Sx5E

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