Hailstorm Forces Evacuation of 80,000 From Bad Bunny Concert in Milan
A severe hailstorm forced the evacuation of about 80,000 people from a Bad Bunny concert in Milan, Italy, injuring multiple attendees, while flash flooding warnings were issued in Arizona and a heatwave is forecast for Spain.
Hailstorm Disrupts Bad Bunny Concert in Milan
A violent hailstorm with large hailstones and strong winds struck Milan during Bad Bunny's outdoor concert, injuring several fans hit on the head by hail. [2] Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny performed at a sold-out concert in Milan on Saturday evening for the second consecutive night. [2] Tickets for the two shows totaled more than 150,000. [2] The storm forced firefighters to evacuate approximately 80,000 people from the outdoor concert venue. [2] Footage from the scene showed concertgoers hurrying away from the area and seeking shelter under roofs. [2] Several concert attendees were reported injured when large hailstones struck them on the head. [2]
Evacuation and Concert Interruption
Italian authorities evacuated approximately 80,000 people from the venue after initially asking the crowd to stay in place. [2] The audience was first asked to remain in place while waiting for better weather. [2] Moments later, a new announcement over the speakers instructed them to evacuate. [2] The concert was halted after about 30 minutes, following five songs, with uncertainty about rescheduling or refunds. [2] The performance was interrupted after roughly half an hour from its start, according to Italian news agencies ANSA and Adnkronos. [2] It remains unclear whether the concert will be rescheduled to a later date or whether ticket holders will receive refunds. [2]
Flash Flood Warning Issued for Northern Arizona
Flash flood warnings remain in effect for Coconino County, Arizona, in and around the Pipeline Fire scar west of Highway 89, with life-threatening flooding ongoing or imminent. [1] At 10:39 PM MST, Doppler radar indicated that heavy rain had ended, though light showers were expected to continue through about 11:30 PM MST. [1] Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in and around the Pipeline Fire scar west of Highway 89. [1] The hazard includes life-threatening flash flooding from heavy rain produced by thunderstorms earlier in the evening. [1] At 9:55 PM MST, Doppler radar showed that heavy rain 10 miles southeast of Cameron had ended, yet flash flooding still remains a threat in mainly rural areas of Coconino County. [5] The impact covers life-threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, normally dry washes, including Paiute Trail Wash and other locations. [5]
Spain Braces for Third Summer Heatwave
Spain is preparing for its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures expected to exceed 40 degrees Celsius and locally surpass 45 degrees, peaking midweek. [4] Spain is expected to experience its third heatwave of the summer in the coming week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 40 degrees and locally over 45 degrees. [4] Meteorologists expect the high temperatures to affect large parts of the country from Tuesday and peak on Thursday. [4] The weather service Aemet warns that the danger level will be high during this period. [4]
Trump Criticizes Canada Over Wildfire Smoke
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Canada over wildfires sending smoke south across the border. [3] On Truth Social, Trump called the polluted air “completely unacceptable” and accused Canada of neglecting forest management. [3] According to Trump, this costs the US billions of dollars, and these costs must be added to Canada’s current tariffs. [3]
What to watch next: Authorities in Coconino County will continue monitoring life-threatening flash flooding near the Pipeline Fire scar, while Spain’s weather service tracks the peak of extreme temperatures on Thursday.
