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news El Sudcaliforniano 2026-08-20

Severe Storms Bring 37,000 Lightning Strikes to Italy

Intense severe weather slammed parts of Italy, with the Liguria region taking the brunt of the storm activity. A staggering 37,000 lightning strikes were recorded during the torrential downpours.

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