The arrival of autumn has brought a wave of severe weather, particularly affecting northwestern Italy. On Sunday, an orange alert was issued for several areas of Lombardy and Liguria, as heavy rains have been impacting the province of Milan since last night.
Italian media report that by dawn, 30 millimeters of rain had fallen in northern Milan, with over 80 millimeters in Paderno Dugnano, causing the Seveso River to overflow and flood several neighborhoods in the northern part of the city. In Milan, besides the Seveso, the Lambro River has also reached very high levels. Water has overflowed from drains on Via Vittorini, a key traffic hub, where flood barriers have been installed to protect homes.
The Bormida Valley has also been severely affected, with landslides and flooding, leading to school closures throughout most of Liguria, except in Imperia.
This morning’s storm even flooded parts of the Palace of Justice in Milan. Large water puddles formed on floors, forcing a temporary electricity shutdown for safety, and all office activities have been suspended.
Meanwhile, Milan Civil Protection Advisor Marco Granelli urged residents to exercise “maximum caution.”
Since the storm began, firefighters have responded to more than seventy emergency calls across the region, continuing to manage incidents and secure affected areas.
