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Severe weather in northern Italy: tornado and hailstorm cause widespread damage

Severe storms in northern Italy have left dozens injured and caused significant damage to buildings and vehicles.

29 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Severe storms in parts of northern Italy have resulted in dozens of injuries. According to various reports, the damage to buildings is considerable, affecting dozens of structures and at least 10,000 cars.

The governor of the Veneto region has declared a state of emergency due to the extreme weather conditions. The weather has been characterized by strong gusts of wind and hailstones reported to be as large as oranges.

Italian media report that the effects of the severe weather are widely felt, with a call to the public to exercise caution and avoid areas where the damage is most severe.

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