Heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to disrupt parts of Aosta Valley, Emilia Romagna, and Alessandria, as authorities issue high-risk weather warnings across the north.
In Aosta Valley, over 23 landslides were recorded in 24 hours, mainly in Issogne, Fontainemore, Valpelline, and La Salle. Authorities evacuated some homes due to debris flows and rockfalls. Interventions were also carried out in Donnas, Gressoney-La-Trinité, Pont-Saint-Martin and the regional capital, Aosta.
The Lys and Ayasse torrents exceeded warning thresholds in Gressoney and Issime, while the Dora Baltea remains high but stable. Lillianes recorded 495 mm of rainfall in a single day – the highest in the region. Avalanche risks remain elevated, with recent slides in Pré-Saint-Didier, Rhemes and Valsavarenche.
An orange alert for hydrogeological and hydraulic risk remains in place until midnight.
Emilia Romagna – red warning for Luretta river
In Emilia Romagna, the Luretta River reached red warning levels. In Ponte dell’Olio (Piacenza), floodwater entered streets and buildings, prompting concerns about smaller tributaries. Roads in the Trebbia, Nure and Arda valleys have been blocked by fallen trees and landslides.
Mayor Alessandro Chiesa of Ponte dell’Olio urged residents to report hazards promptly. “Direct communication with the authorities will help us respond quickly and keep everyone safe,” he said.
Further south in Cesena, work began yesterday to lower the Savio River’s floodplain and reinforce its banks. Regional undersecretary Rontini said, “This is a fundamental work, eagerly awaited by this community.”
In the province of Alessandria, flooding disrupted travel near Casale Monferrato. The Rotaldo stream overflowed, blocking the provincial road 31. Gusts of up to 87 km/h were recorded in Capanne di Cosola, while fallen trees closed the Pomaro-Montevalenza route.
Meanwhile, in Rome, strong winds caused over 100 incidents overnight, mostly involving fallen trees and dangerous branches in the Castelli Romani area and southwest parts of the city.
Although rainfall is expected to ease by late afternoon, water levels remain high. Civil protection teams remain on alert, and further updates are expected throughout the day.
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