Tornado and Hailstorm Devastate Cremona, Italy

A severe tornado and hailstorm hit Cremona, Italy, causing significant damage to the city's infrastructure and historic buildings. The storm, which lasted around 10 minutes, damaged the town hall tower, cathedral, and at least 10 other churches. Over 40 people were injured, with four sustaining femur fractures. More than 500 rescue interventions were triggered across Lombardy, with over 300 operations registered in Cremona alone. The city is dealing with extensive damage, including thousands of uprooted trees and around 10,000 damaged cars. Lombardy has requested a state of emergency.