17 dead, 1.4 crore trees uprooted in Italy's 'apocalyptic' storm
Heavy rains and strong winds have killed 17 people and uprooted nearly 1.4 crore trees across Italy, with the country's Civil Protection Agency calling the situation "apocalyptic". Many of the victims to date have been killed by falling trees. Major tourist attractions in Rome, including the Colosseum and Roman Forum had earlier been shut due to the weather conditions.