Sicily Storm: Two powerful tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the western part of Italy's Sicily island. Many people were injured due to these sudden tornadoes, while houses, vehicles and public buildings were heavily damaged. The situation was such that strong winds overturned cars and windows of buildings broke and shattered. A video of this natural disaster has surfaced which is becoming increasingly viral on social media. At present, the local administration and emergency services are engaged in relief and rescue operations.
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Tornadoes hit the coastal city of Marsala and surrounding areas in western Sicily, Italy's news agency reported. The tornadoes formed over the sea moved rapidly towards the coast and started causing damage to residential areas. 11 people injured in this incident have been admitted to the hospital. Among these, the condition of a 70-year-old man is said to be critical.
The tornado also affected a school in Marsala, where the building suffered significant damage. There were 273 children present in the school at the time of the incident. Seeing the seriousness of the situation, the school administration and staff took immediate steps and evacuated all the children to a safe place. However, six children suffered minor injuries during this period.
Tornado wreaks havoc in Sicily, Italy, many people injured
A strong tornado hit the city of Marsala in Sicily, Italy on Friday. Due to this, debris started flying in the air, many vehicles overturned and buildings were damaged. According to reports, dozens of people have been injured in this incident.
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At the same time, due to strong winds in Petrosino area, a car slipped off the road and fell into a ditch. Two people traveling in the car were injured in the accident, who were taken to the hospital for treatment.
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According to meteorologists, rising sea surface temperatures in the Mediterranean could give extra energy to storms. There is also increasing concern about extreme weather events amid climate change. However, detailed studies are necessary to confirm the direct role of climate change in this phenomenon. At present, the administration is assessing the damage in the affected areas and relief operations are underway.