Italy is hit by storms and Catania is experiencing a hurricane
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Italy was hit by storms, some violent this week.
A storm swept through the city of Catania on the island of Sicily on Tuesday, bringing heavy rain and hail.
City officials spoke of a "hurricane" on Facebook.
And the Italian news agency "ANSA" reported that there were injuries, but none of the injured had to go to hospital.
It added that homes and businesses were damaged, trees were uprooted and roads were closed.
Four incoming planes had to be diverted to other airports.
The authorities called on the residents of the town on Mount Etna to stay in their homes.
Heavy rains in the Liguria region on Monday and Tuesday caused rivers to overflow.
Italian media reported that a small bridge collapsed and rescue workers had to evacuate 10 families.
On Monday, the coastal region of Savona experienced the heaviest rain in its history, causing mudslides and floods.
This led to the suspension of road and train services.
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