After heavy storms, there is still a severe weather alert in the Milan region due to further heavy rains. A tornado has ripped through the city for the past few days. Authorities are working to restore power to the region and provide assistance and security to the population.
What happened?
There were several flood sites and downed trees in the streets. Homes lost their roofs and several neighborhoods were without power due to bad weather. According to local media, no one has been injured so far.
During the European summer, cities in northern Italy were hit by severe storms. On Friday morning (21) a tornado hit the Lombardy region and caused an ice flood on the streets of Seregno in northern Milan.
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Heavy rains, gusty winds and hailstorms were recorded. Fire brigades and police are on duty to protect the numerous roofs and buildings affected by the gusts of wind.
The severe hailstorm, with ice cubes the size of tennis balls, caused damage to houses, buildings and farms in Cremona. also in the region, officials said. The Seveso river, which crosses the provinces of Como, Monza and Milan for 55 kilometers, has received a flood warning.
Bad weather hit the city at a time when there were many tourists.during the European summer and on the morning of the start of the sales season in Italian stores, which primarily move the business of Milan, considered the fashion capital of the world.