Storm Harry hits Malta with strong winds and high waves

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21 Jan 2026 • 6:16 PM MYT
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Storm Harry battered the Aeolian Islands and Malta, inundating waterfronts with storm surges and causing extensive damage in places.

In Malta, people woke to fallen trees and damage to buildings on Tuesday with coastal areas including Marsascala, Sliema and Birżebbuġa worst-hit.

On the small island of Lipari, north of Sicily, waves were filmed crashing onto the seafront as storm surges caused flooding and disruptions on Tuesday.

On Tuesday, the small island of Lipari, located north of Sicily, experienced storm surges that led to waves crashing onto the seafront, resulting in flooding and widespread disruptions.

Rai News reported wind gusts of over 120 km/h were recorded in coastal areas.

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