Overview

• Meteorologists forecast up to 200mm of rain in 48 hours across Northern Italy, with localized totals reaching 400–500 liters per square meter.
• The Italian National Civil Protection Office has raised public alerts to yellow and orange levels in several regions, including South Tyrol, Piedmont, and Lombardy.
• Key infrastructure closures include roads, an autobahn, the Simplon railway line, and two bridges in Pinerolo, where residents are advised to stay home.
• Popular Easter tourist destinations are heavily impacted, with warnings of life-threatening weather and recommendations for travelers to consider early departures.
• The Mediterranean coast is expected to experience stormy seas with waves up to three meters high, compounding the extreme weather conditions.