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Tornado wreaks havoc in Kaunas courtyard, firefighters clear storm debris across Lithuania
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Tornado wreaks havoc in Kaunas courtyard, firefighters clear storm debris across Lithuania

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A resident captured footage of a tornado damaging an inner courtyard in Kaunas, Lithuania.
  • The storm caused damage to outdoor furniture and inflicted significant harm.
  • Following the storm, firefighters removed 16 fallen trees across Lithuania, primarily in the Kaunas region.

A powerful storm swept through Lithuania, with a resident in Kaunas capturing dramatic footage of a tornado tearing through a residential courtyard. The video, shared on Instagram, shows the tornado uprooting outdoor furniture and causing considerable damage. The incident highlights the severity of the weather event that struck the region. In the aftermath, emergency services reported responding to 16 calls to clear fallen trees across the country. The Kaunas region experienced the most significant impact, with six tree removal operations. Other regions, including Marijampolฤ— and Alytus, also required assistance. Meteorologists reported wind gusts up to 15-16 meters per second and hail in some areas, with preliminary data indicating three tornadoes touched down. The storm brought heavy rainfall, with intensity reaching 15 mm in some locations over a 12-hour period, marking a turbulent start to summer for affected residents.

Beautiful start to summer.

โ€” TomasThe resident who filmed the tornado's destruction in Kaunas sarcastically commented on the severe weather.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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