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Severe storms hit Italy following deadly heatwave
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Italian authorities, firefighters
Italy (Veneto, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Ancona, Naples)
July 2, 2026
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Violent storms and flooding have caused major disruption across Italy.
Firefighters in Veneto responded to nearly 400 emergency calls.
The storms follow a two-week deadly heatwave, though some cities remain on red alert.
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