Tornado devastates Cremona: damage to the Cathedral and Town Hall

On Friday afternoon, a tornado struck the city of Cremona, causing extensive damage to the Cathedral and the Town Hall. Reports indicate that the roof of a spire of the cathedral and the roof of the town hall’s civic tower collapsed due to strong gusts of wind.

The intense hailstorms also affected other areas of Lombardy, with reports of damage to hundreds of cars and uprooted trees. The provinces of Brescia, Bergamo, and Brianza suffered the effects of the bad weather, leading to critical situations in various parts of the region.

At least forty people sustained minor injuries following the weather event. Local authorities have initiated rescue operations and are monitoring the situation. Several parks in Milan were closed as a precaution due to adverse weather conditions.

The tornado struck while much of Italy faced an extreme heatwave, with temperatures reaching 45 degrees Celsius in some areas of the country. However, the severe weather in the north overshadowed the scorching heat.

The adverse weather conditions led to the closure of the Sass Pordoi cable car, with approximately one hundred people being evacuated. In total, the bad weather caused disruptions throughout the northern part of Italy, further aggravating the situation.

In summary, the tornado in Cremona caused significant damage and raised long-term concerns about the safety of historic structures and the health of the citizens, while authorities continue to assess the damage and coordinate rescue operations.