Manchester experiences epic storms, social media explodes with pics, videos
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LONDON -- Following one of the hottest days of the years in recorded history, greater Manchester, UK experienced a storm of apocalyptic proportions.
Torrential rainfall and a series of violent lightning strikes threw the region into chaos as roads, homes, and local businesses were hit by power outages and flooding.
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Social media users documented the insanity, sharing some pretty gnarly photos and footage of the thunderstorm.
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People captured some wicked shots of the lightning that accompanied the storm:
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Roadways and a local tram line were flooded by the torrential rains.
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Shoppers shared videos of an Asda in Ashton-under-Lyne that was forced to close when water began seeping into the supermarket.
When the storm had passed, stunning images of the peaceful aftermath began to pop-up.
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Mother Nature is one fickle lady.
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