As clouds gathered over Sliema this afternoon, reader Alfredo Agius was inspired to take the beautiful photo above.

Readers in Gozo and in several parts of Malta reported heavy rain, which forecast to continue during the weekend.

No heavy damage was reported but reader Lawrence Camilleri said that a huge flagpole overlooking the Xaghra Cemetery turned to splinters when it was hit by lightning.

Clouds gathering over Sliema. Photo: Alfredo Agius

Clouds gathering over Sliema. Photo: Alfredo Agius

Photo: Lawrence Camilleri

Photo: Lawrence Camilleri

Photo: Lawrence Camilleri

Photo: Lawrence Camilleri

Photo: Barbara Elekes

Photo: Barbara Elekes

Photo: Robert GIglio

Photo: Robert GIglio

Bad weather in Xemxija. Photo: Max Messina

Bad weather in Xemxija. Photo: Max Messina

Double rainbow in Xemxija. Photo: Max Messina

Double rainbow in Xemxija. Photo: Max Messina

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