The Malta Independent 31 October 2026, Saturday
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Storm and heavy rain causes damage in Syracuse

Wednesday, 7 September 2016, 19:52 Last update: about 11 years ago

A heavy downpour caused multiple damage and flooding around Syracuse in Sicily this afternoon.

The worst hit area is known as the Villaggio Miano, inland from the sity.

Streets were flooded and some houses too and mud filled the roads that had been flooded with rain.

There were also some waterspouts seen.

The storm has now left the city and is heading north towards Catania and Messina.

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