Storms and tornadoes lash northern Italy — cyclist swept away, rescuer drowns

Violent storms, tornadoes and heavy rain struck northern and central Italy, prompting nearly 200 firefighter interventions in Lombardy alone. Rescuers are searching for a cyclist swept away by a swollen stream, while a lifeguard drowned alongside the person he was trying to save. A return of African heat, with temperatures set to exceed 40°C in some areas, is forecast for the coming days.