"Record-Breaking Hailstorm Hits Italy, Sets European Weather Record"

Severe thunderstorms in Italy, Croatia, and Slovenia have caused destructive hailstorms, with some hailstones in Italy being the largest ever recorded in Europe. The recent hailstorm in Italy left over 100 people injured, while the previous hailstorm injured over 100 people in northeast Italy alone. The hailstones caused extensive damage to vehicles, crops, and trees. These severe weather events occurred during a heatwave that broke all-time records in southern Europe.