Tornado Lifts Beach Pedal Boat 50 Feet High, Evading Screaming Tourists as They Flee the Whirlwind
Tornado Hits Russian and Italian Beaches, Causing Damage and Disruption
Two beaches, one in Russia's Krasnodar region and another in Maccarese, north of Rome, Italy, were hit by tornadoes over the weekend.
On Sunday, a tornado occurred at Agoy beach in Russia, causing considerable damage to the beach but thankfully, no injuries were reported. Emergency services dispatched 48 specialists and six units of special equipment to flooded areas, setting up temporary accommodation centres for those affected.
Simultaneously, a tornado hit a beach in Maccarese, Italy. At least one woman sustained minor injuries, and several people are believed to be missing. Shocking footage shows a beach cabana and sun loungers being sent flying from the beach.
The tornadoes were likely caused by local weather disturbances, sea and land temperature contrasts, and changing wind patterns. These conditions can create atmospheric instability conducive to tornado formation, especially near coastal areas.
On July 23, 2025, a low-intensity tornado struck City Beach in Perth, Australia, causing significant localized damage to homes and trees.
Property and infrastructure damage, hazards from flying debris, flooding, and disruption to local communities are common effects of such tornadoes. To prevent such incidents, early warning and monitoring, public awareness and preparedness, infrastructure resilience, and emergency response planning are essential.
Unfortunately, the recent events also resulted in the destruction of a bridge in Lermontovo, a popular tourist village, due to flash floods from the Shapsukho River. Around 300 tourist homes were cut off due to the bridge's collapse. Floods hit 70 residential areas and 34 homes in the villages of Defanovka, Moldavanovka, and Novomikhailovsky.
Officials anticipate water levels in the Krasnodar region and the Black Sea coast to rise until Monday afternoon, urging residents to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines.
[1] Tornado Hits City Beach, Perth, Causing Damage
[2] Italy Beach Tornado Leaves One Injured, Several Missing
[3] Russian Beach Tornado: No Injuries but Significant Damage
[1] "In a separate incident, a tornado hit City Beach in Perth, causing damage similar to that of July 23, 2025, disrupting local communities and necessitating preventive measures to ensure safety in the future."
[2] "Meanwhile, overnight, general news reports confirm a beach tornado in Maccarese, Italy, leaving one woman injured and several people missing, with ongoing search efforts underway."
[3] "Back in Russia, recent events regarding the Krasnodar region's beach tornado reveal no injuries initially but significant damage to the coastal infrastructure."
