Southern Italy hit by floods, landslides, torrential rain; Lipari, Reggio, Bari affected

Severe weather has caused torrents to overflow in Lipari, a water bomb in the Reggio area, and flooding inside the Basilica of S. Nicola in Bari. The event is part of an ongoing storm system affecting southern Italy; extent of damage and casualties remains unclear. Infrastructure and cultural heritage sites are at risk, and further rainfall may worsen conditions.