France is being battered in 140mph winds, five people were killed by swirling hurricane-force winds on Corsica.
The terrifying footage captures debris flying over airports and hail hitting windows. Chairs and trees are also seen being taken out of the buildings and hurtling towards the sky.
A teenage girl and an elderly woman were among the dead as hail, heavy rain and winds swept across the island as mainland France – which has been hit by a series of heatwaves and severe drought – saw more rain in just a few hours than in recent months combined.
Rescue workers said that the 13-year old girl died in a campsite near Sagone on the rugged west coast of the island.
Authorities said that a 72-year old woman died when her vehicle was hit by a roof of a Coggia beach hut.
Another victim, a 46 year-old male died in Calvi after a tree fell on his Calvi bungalow.
Five people died in the French Mediterranean island Corsica on Thursday morning due to brutal storms that generated winds up to 140 MPH.
Horror photos revealed scores of fallen trees that destroyed homes and claimed the lives of five people today.
Another 46 year-old male, also from the island, lost his life when a tree fell upon his Calvi bungalow. Pictured: trailer park
A look at the damage on the French Island shows that it is fortunate there aren’t more people who have died or been injured.
Tape was placed around the damage caused by fallen trees or smashed houses. Islanders were instructed to exercise extra caution
Today’s picture shows the campsite where a tree fell onto a bungalow in storms and killed a tourist aged 13.
A fisherman as well as a kayaking woman also died today on this picturesque island (pictured at holiday park).
As trees fell during massive storms that ravaged the French island, a car is in danger of being knocked over.
The majority of rescue efforts were carried out along the west coast, which was the hardest hit by the overnight storm.
After Wednesday’s storm warnings, authorities urged residents to stay home and use other safety precautions.
Incredible footage captures debris flying through an airfield as strong winds battered Corsica yesterday evening
The beach at Sagone, Coggia is where the boats washed up on Corsica’s French Mediterranean island.
After strong winds from the French Mediterranean Island of Corsica, a woman attempts to trim a tree that was felled in Marato.
French Securite Civile Rescuers Enter the Sagone Camping in Coggia. A tree was felt under a tent during the extreme weather
Authorities said that at least 12 people sustained injuries, one of which was critical. Rescue operations continued offshore.
Benjamin Roux 26, a tourist from France, stated that she was waken by a “very large storm” at around 7:30 AM. This knocked out mobile phone and electricity networks.
Instead of going scuba diving with his plans, he helped passengers aboard a boat that was being tossed onto the beach by the waves.
He said that they were able to flee without injury, but are still in shock.
Later, maritime authorities confirmed that a fishing boatman died in the vicinity of Girolata and that a kayaker had drowned near Erbalunga.
Jean-Jacques Peraldi (head of SDIS Fire and Rescue Service) stated that there were “multiple rescues of pleasure boat” near Ajaccio.
Meteo France, the French weather service, said that the storms caused significant damage to the popular tourist island.
The storm was eventually lifted, signaling that the worst of the Mediterranean islands had passed.
According to EDF, approximately 45,000 homes were left without electricity due to the storms.
Gilles Simeoni (president of Corsica’s Executive Council) described an incredibly violent, but brief, weather phenomenon that lasted for ‘dozens of minute’.
BFM TV news broadcaster Simeoni said that Macron called him to show solidarity and emotion.
Under the severe heatwave, a man attempts to cross the flooded streets of Cassis, France.
Trees pummell a car and the owner of the vehicle is not present at impact.
France’s Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin (R), speaks to a group of distraught holidaymakers at Sagone campsite, Corsica
President Macron and French PM Elisabeth Borne discuss the terrible damage on the Mediterranean island in the past day
On a beach with high pollution levels, a sign stating “swimming forbidden” is placed. It was placed after a strong storm passed through Marseille.
Marseille streets were inundated Wednesday evening (photo). The water ran down steps and drained into the city. Photos shared by social media also showed this.
According to the French maritime authority, around 60 rescue efforts were being conducted along Corsica’s west coast in order to save several shipwrecked or grounded vessels.
Enedis grid operator in France said around 1,000 homes were without power following a severe storm that hit southern Loire, Ain and Ain.
Marseille streets were inundated Wednesday night, and water rushed down the steps of the port city. This was evident in videos posted on social media.
Further north, Loire has become so shallow from drought that tourist barges with flat bottoms cannot navigate its waters. It is famously known for the castles it houses.
Winds over 60mph were recorded at the top of the Eiffel Tower during a flash flood Tuesday.
One street on mainland France was filled with terrified people who watched as the torrents battered their homes at the village of l’Etrat, just outside Saint-Etienne yesterday night.
One street, in France, was home to terrified citizens who watched as the torrents battered their homes at the village de l’Etrat.
One wheelie bin was seen with other garbage piles being carried away in the deluge, which looked almost like powerful river rapids.
The deluge was seen sweeping away a wheelie container and other rubbish piles, which looked like powerful river rapids.
According to the Italian region, there were two deaths and over 100 evacuations after bad weather in Tuscany tore down roofs and fell trees.
After violent storms and rains ravaged the area, the civil protection agency provided emergency shelter in schools and gyms to those who were forced from their homes.
According to local media, both of them were hit by falling tree branches.
Local news source Toscana di Diretta reports that four were hurt by falling trees at Marina di Massa’s seaside camping area. Meanwhile, four other people were taken to Barga hospital by ambulance after their vehicle was damaged by its roof.
A strong overnight storm in northern Italy forced the closing of the train line south of Genoa. High winds had carried items such as changing tables and towels from the nearby beaches onto the track, which caused damage to the electrical wiring.
The Italian holiday season is busiest, so the storm struck Thursday early.
Valentina Ghio (mayor of Sestri Leonti) stated that whirlwinds are to be expected and appealed for visitors to avoid beaches until severe weather has passed.
It is a wonder that the walnuts of this size can pummelled Liguria with sufficient force to smash windows and cause damage to gardens and orchards.
Coldiretti of the Italian agricultural lobby claims that while northern Italy suffered its worst drought since decades, torrential rains over recent days have caused flooding and damaged entire crops.
Giorgio Armani, fashion designer, and other people were forced from their holiday villas by firefighters who attempted to put out two wildfires that had erupted on Pantelleria island in Sicily.
Many homes had to be evacuated as flames reached beyond Giorgio Armani, fashion designer for Giorgio Armani.
Pantelleria is a Sicilian island where people evacuated by boat.
Canadair aircrafts were used by firefighters to extinguish the flames. Ground teams also helped to evacuate homes. Officials said that no structure appeared to be lost.
Salvatore Cocina is the head of the regional civil protection agency. He said that arson was suspected in the two wildfires which forced about 30 people from their homes to take refuge on boats and in safer areas of the island.
Photo shows flames appearing to be encroaching on Armani’s villa. However, Armani’s press office stated that they did not reach the property. Armani, his family and friends were evacuated to a boat at the harbour by nightfall.
Salvatore Cocina is the head of the regional civil protection agency. He said that arson was suspected in the two wildfires which forced about 30 people from the island to take refuge in boats and other safer areas.
Canadair aircrafts were used by firefighters to extinguish the flames. Ground teams also helped to evacuate homes. According to authorities, no buildings were damaged.
Vincenzo Campo was the island’s mayor. He told ANSA that two Canadairs were working to put out flames on the most difficult terrain, and that it had stopped winding.
Campo stated that Pantelleria has returned to normal after the terror of the last night and the nights spent at work. It appears that all is well.
Officials from the locality appealed to anyone with information about the cause of this blaze that started at 400m (a quarter mile) each.
Pantelleria lies between Sicily, Tunisia. This popular destination for trekking and beach combing includes archaeological and natural formations.