00:00A 63-year-old woman was killed by a falling tree on Sunday in the town of Robichetto Coninduno, west of Milan, as a powerful storm swept through northern Italy following days of extreme heat.
00:15Local firefighters said the victim had been returning from a walk with two others, who were injured and have been hospitalized.
00:23Authorities said they have responded to around 50 emergency calls so far, with another 37 still pending.
00:31Most incidents involved fallen trees, flooded basements and taverns, as well as advertising billboards torn down by strong winds.
00:39The storm also brought heavy rain to other regions.
00:42Italian news agency ANSA reported severe weather in the eastern Veneto region, affecting areas around Belluno and Vicenza.
00:52Parts of Tuscany also experienced falling trees and storm-related damage.
00:58Officials said an early summer heat wave has gripped parts of Europe and has been linked to at least eight deaths across the continent.
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