See Photos of 'Snow' that Fell in Ekiti State on Saturday

 

It was excitement in Ado Ekiti on Saturday as 'snow' fell from the sky during a heavy downpour in the state. Many people witnessed the incident but some are saying it also rained ice blocks. 

 

From the pictures seen, it could said that it was a hail storm. The shocking incident was captured on camera by mostly students of Ekiti State University, Ado-Ekiti, and the Federal Polytechnic, Ado-Ekiti, who took snapshots of the white solid substance.

 

 An excited resident wrote: "Raining #ice here in iworoko Ekiti, mehn I never see this kind rain before o, I'm just like wow."

 

The rain lasted for barely 40 mins. Speaking about the incident, Ireoluwa Akinyemi, a fresh graduate of EKSU said it was a refreshing experience for him.

 

 

Another neighbour, Kemi Fadairo, said the size of the snow was the biggest she had seen.

 

“I have been seeing snows fall but these are the biggest I have seen,” she said.

 

 Eyewitnesses showed evidence of the ice blocks that fell as pictured circulated online.