A heavy hailstorm has hit the Maltese islands, with several parts of Malta reporting the phenomenon as the temperature has plunged further.

Motorists are finding slippery roads and driving in these conditions is not made easier as ice accumulates on the surface.

The last few days have seen a deterioration of the weather conditions and the situation is not expected to get any better in the next few days.

(Photos Jonathan Borg)

Thunderstorms are expected on Tuesday too.

(Photo Malta Traffic updates)