Rome hit by severe thunderstorms and tornado, causing flooding and road closures

Rome experienced a severe downpour with thunder and lightning, causing significant disruption. A tornado hit the Conca d'Oro area, leading to road closures. The heavy rain began around 7 AM, with the Conca d'Oro, Prati Fiscali, and Acqua Acetosa neighborhoods particularly affected by a tornado that uprooted trees and damaged structures. A section of the Tangenziale was closed due to flooding. Weather alerts are in effect for central-southern Italy, with Naples closing parks and beaches, and Milan advising caution near rivers and underpasses due to flood risks.