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Storm Harry Leaves 1,000 Feared Dead in Mediterranean

2/3/2026

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Storm Harry struck the Mediterranean, leaving up to 1,000 people feared dead in southern Italy, Spain, and Malta.
The NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans reported missing boats carrying migrants from Tunisia during the storm.
Laura Marmorale, president of Mediterranea Saving Humans, criticized Italian and Maltese migration inaction.
Winds reached 74 mph.
Waves exceeded nine meters.

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Story summary

Storm Harry struck the Mediterranean, leaving up to 1,000 people feared dead in southern Italy, Spain, and Malta.
The NGO Mediterranea Saving Humans reported missing boats carrying migrants from Tunisia during the storm.
Laura Marmorale, president of Mediterranea Saving Humans, criticized Italian and Maltese migration inaction.
Winds reached 74 mph.
Waves exceeded nine meters.