India, Oct. 23 -- A woman in a red outfit was knocked off her feet by a powerful blast of water as riot police used a water cannon to disperse demonstrators in Bologna, Italy. The dramatic video, now circulating online, has drawn attention as protests over rising living costs, housing expenses and public services spread across several Italian cities over the weekend.

The demonstrations, which also turned violent in parts of Milan and other northern cities, led to clashes with police, arrests and damage to property, putting Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government under fresh political pressure ahead of next year's election.

Italy Protests Viral Video: Woman Knocked Down by Police Water Cannon in Bologna

The footage shows the woman, d...