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Hurricane-Like Storm Batters Italy’s Adriatic Coast, Wrecks Beaches and Disrupts Travel

Officials report extensive cleanup underway with no injuries confirmed.

Overview

  • Wind gusts reached up to 121 km/h and large hail pounded towns from Ravenna to Rimini, according to regional meteorological services.
  • Short, intense downpours flooded streets and underpasses, with Rimini logging more than 74 mm of rain within hours.
  • Beach facilities and campsites suffered heavy damage, with uprooted pines crushing parked cars in Cervia and Milano Marittima.
  • A regional train on the RiminiRavenna line was halted by fallen trees and passengers were evacuated, while firefighters handled hundreds of calls.
  • Local authorities caution that some areas remain inaccessible due to debris as crews continue clearance and damage assessments across the coast.