Tourists Run for Cover as Tornado Strikes Italian Beach

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Shocking footage shows the terrifying moment a tornado hit an Italian beach near Rome, sending tourists fleeing for safety as umbrellas and sand flew through the air. At least one person was injured in the chaos. Meanwhile, on the country's east coast, two massive waterspouts formed off the Delta del Po, captured on video by stunned onlookers. This dramatic weather event is part of a wave of extreme conditions sweeping across Europe, from raging wildfires in Portugal and Greece to snow in the Alps. Is this the new normal for Europe’s summer? WooGlobe Ref : WGA372313 For licensing and to use this video, please email licensing@wooglobe.com

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00:00Imagine you're relaxing on a sunny Italian beach when suddenly the sky turns dark and a tornado strikes.

00:06That's exactly what happened in Macares near Rome as stunned tourists ran for their lives.

00:11Parasols were ripped from the sand and launched into the sky while towels and belongings blew across the beach.

00:17One woman was injured as the twister tore through the crowded shore, leaving chaos in its wake.

00:22But that wasn't all.

00:23Just hours later, on the country's east coast, two giant waterspouts formed near the Delta del Po.

00:30Tourists watched in awe as spinning towers of water danced across the sea, merging into one massive vortex.

00:36These waterspouts lasted for several minutes during a violent storm before vanishing into the clouds.

00:42Italy's weather service has issued fresh warnings as storms and extreme weather continue across the country.

00:48Meanwhile, Europe is in the grip of climate chaos.

00:51Tornadoes have battered beaches in Spain and Switzerland, while wildfires rage in Portugal and Greece.

00:56Even the Alps saw sudden snowfall as weather swings become more violent than ever.

01:01One thing's for sure, nature is making itself heard louder than ever.

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