Storm Harry

Storm Harry, also known as Cyclone Harry, was a catastrophic and deadly extratropical cyclone that impacted countries surrounding the Mediterranean in mid January 2026. It was responsible or partially responsible for upwards of 380 deaths of migrants who were trying to cross the Mediterranean sea by boat which capsized during the storm. The death toll could be much higher: according to the NGO Mediterranea, around 1,000 migrants are believed to have lost their lives attempting the crossing. The storm caused as well the 2026 Gelida train derailment and the 2026 Niscemi landslide.