The images being published in these hours on social media are dramatic and show the devastation caused in Milan by a strong storm accompanied by wind and hail that hit the capital during the night.

Numerous reports of roofs uncovered with flooding due to the large amount of rain, many trees fallen. Tram lines were also damaged.

"Ten minutes of terror at the mercy of the wind of an indescribable force, hail probably the size of tennis balls. I live alone and I was scared, a lot", writes a woman from Milan on Twitter. On her Facebook profile, the Councilor for Security and Civil Protection of the Municipality adds: "Very strong storm at 4.00. Rain of about 30mm/h with a maximum peak of 39mm/h in Piazza Sicilia. Now passed completely. Lots of damage, fallen trees, flooding, roof damage. Maximum commitment of Vvf and civil protection system, fatigued by intense continuous work since Friday ".

(Unioneonline/ss)

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