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Italy: Dozens of trees downed as severe weather disrupts traffic in Rome.

Jun 4, 2026

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RESTRICTION: “@Luce_Roma via X— NO RESALE / MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY — EDITORIAL USE ONLY— SHOTLIST ROME, ITALY (JUNE 3, 2026) (@Luce_Roma via X - RESTRICTED) 1. VARIOUS OF FALLEN TREES PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTING ROADWAYROME, ITALY - JUNE 3 - RESTRICTION: “@Luce_Roma via X— NO RESALE / MUST ON-SCREEN COURTESY — EDITORIAL USE ONLY—: Strong winds and severe weather heavily disrupted traffic in Rome on Wednesday, after dozens of trees were brought down across several parts of the Italian capital. The storm affected multiple areas of the city, targeting major roadways where fallen trees blocked lanes and cut off road access. Video footage showed municipal police officers and emergency crews working to cut and remove large fallen trees from streets and thoroughfares following the sudden storm. The footage also captured uprooted trees and property damage caused by the powerful gusts in heavily affected neighborhoods. Heavy rain accompanied the strong winds in Rome and surrounding areas, requiring emergency authorities to respond to localized flooding and numerous weather-related incidents.
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