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On 20 January the storm Harry impacted the southern-central Mediterranean with extreme rainfall and waves.
Storm Harry impacted several Mediterranean countries between 16 and 23 January 2026, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The storm produced gusts up to 81 mph (130 km/h) and a central pressure of 995 hPa, contributing to severe coastal flooding, landslides, and infrastructure failures across the Mediterranean basin. The hardest‑hit regions included southern Italy, where waves exceeding 8 metres, gale‑force winds, and up to 300 mm of rain in 48 hours forced evacuations, collapsed seafronts, washed out roads, and halted ferry services.
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