Unstable weather conditions continue across Azerbaijan, with lightning, heavy rain, and hail reported in several regions. According to the National Hydrometeorological Service, as of 11:00 AM on May 8, intensive precipitation was recorded primarily in the northern and western districts, while snow fell in the high-altitude areas of Shahdag. In Gadabay, small-sized hail was observed on the evening of May 7, between 19:36 and 19:37.
Operative Information Center-OMM reports that the highest amount of precipitation was recorded in Oguz (15 mm) and Aghdam (14 mm). Other significant measurements include 11 mm in Dashkasan and Gadabay, 5 mm in Ganja, and 4 mm in Tartar. Minor precipitation, up to 1 mm, was also noted in several other regions, including Shusha, Khankendi, Fuzuli, Qubadli, and Lachin.
Azerbaijan's mountainous regions are frequently subject to rapid weather fluctuations during the spring months. The National Hydrometeorological Service regularly monitors these patterns to provide early warnings for the agricultural sector, as heavy hail and intensive rain can impact local farming and infrastructure. Such weather events are characteristic of the transitional climate period in the South Caucasus, often requiring heightened readiness from local executive authorities to mitigate potential damage to rural economies.
