WATCH: CCTV footage captured the moment a powerful storm surge flooded the dining area of a seafront restaurant in Catania, Sicily, as Cyclone Harry battered parts of Italy on Tuesday, January 20. The storm brought heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to Sicily, Sardinia and Calabria since January 19, prompting authorities to deploy around 1,480 firefighters across the three regions. Sicily recorded the highest impact, with more than 1,013 emergency interventions reported. COURTESY: AND

Authorities have stated the damage from Cyclone Harry has climbed over 1 billion euros across southern Italy, as destructive winds and storm surges battered coastlines. Sicily and Sardinia were hit the hardest by the storm, with regional leaders reporting hundreds of millions of euros in losses to roads, harbours, beachfront facilities and productive activities. Footage released by the Italian Coast Guard shows extensive damage along ports and coastlines, with storm surges battering quays, vesse

Eyewitness footage from Mazzeo in Italy's Sicily shows powerful wave surges caused by Cyclone Harry. Authorities issued a red alert, warning of torrential rain, hurricane-force winds and dangerous storm surges.Emergency services are on high alert and are urging residents to avoid coastal areas. | TRT World