Cyclone Ianos, a rare Mediterranean hurricane, or "medicane", has left two people dead in Greece after sweeping through areas north of Athens. bbc.in/2ZTXxNl | BBC News

Mediterranean Cyclone Triggers Powerful Storm Surges in Sicily | January 2026 A powerful Mediterranean storm system brought intense weather conditions to eastern Sicily on January 20, 2026. Strong winds, heavy rainfall, and unusually high sea waves caused storm surges that flooded coastal roads and low-lying areas across several towns. Authorities issued alerts urging residents to stay away from coastal zones as emergency teams monitored conditions. This event highlights the growing intensity of

Powerful Storm Surge Hits Sicily as Cyclone Harry Impacts Italy A powerful Mediterranean cyclone, Cyclone Harry, impacted southern Italy on January 20, 2026, bringing extreme coastal conditions to Sicily. Intense winds, heavy rainfall, and large sea waves caused storm surge flooding in coastal areas including Catania, Letojanni, Messina, and Taormina. Authorities issued high-level weather alerts, precautionary evacuations, and safety advisories as sea conditions became hazardous. No casualties h