A strong storm hit the city of Milan on Saturday evening, coming from the West and the North. The first drops began to fall after 8.30pm and then became abundant showers of lightning in succession between 9.30pm and 10pm. The numerous tourists in the city for the Easter holidays took refuge in the premises or returned to their accommodation.
Unsafe trees and fallen advertising billboards: there are about thirty of them
interventions by the firefighters in Milan. There were no injuries or significant road accidents. In the Varese area, between Busto Arsizio, Samarate and Lonate Pozzolo, a whirlwind knocked down dozens of trees, fortunately without any consequences for people. In addition to the means of
local firefighters, many fire engines arrived on site
Milan Command.
Civil Protection and MM on alert for flooding in the streets and for the situation of public green areas with also episodes of fallen trees. The Lambro and Seveso rivers were monitored, although the levels did not reach alarming levels, also thanks to the drop in rainfall as early as 10.15pm. The fire brigade reports numerous calls for domestic disturbances, flooding and tree branches collapsing at the station throughout the city, especially in the north and east areas.
2024-03-31 06:33:00
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