Violent thunderstorms and torrential rains have caused chaos across southern Europe.<br /><br />In Italy, much of the Sicilian city of Catania was turned into a raging river with strong waters carrying away vehicles. Some 50 litres per square metre of rain fell in just half an hour.<br /><br />Hundreds of firefighters were scrambled but only one person was injured.<br /><br />...<br />http://www.euronews.net/