Severe storms linked to Cyclone Harry battered Sicily, Malta, and southern Spain, bringing torrential rain, destructive winds, and widespread flooding. Record wave heights, emergency rescues, and major infrastructure damage highlight the growing intensity of extreme weather across the Mediterranean region. | Interesting Engineering

Two mayors in Italy were knocked over by a large wave while inspecting storm damage from Cyclone Harry. | AccuWeather

Authorities have stated the damage from Cyclone Harry has climbed over 1 billion euros across southern Italy, as destructive winds and storm surges battered coastlines. Sicily and Sardinia were hit the hardest by the storm, with regional leaders reporting hundreds of millions of euros in losses to roads, harbours, beachfront facilities and productive activities. Footage released by the Italian Coast Guard shows extensive damage along ports and coastlines, with storm surges battering quays, vesse