Overview
- Italian authorities have raised alert levels to yellow and orange across several regions due to anticipated heavy rainfall and severe weather conditions.
- Forecasts predict risks of flooding, landslides, and storm gusts, particularly in northern regions such as South Tyrol, Piedmont, and Lombardy, as well as parts of southern Italy like Apulia.
- Coastal areas along the Mediterranean are bracing for stormy seas, with waves expected to reach up to three meters in height.
- Regions popular with Easter tourists, including Milan and surrounding areas, are expected to face significant weather disruptions.
- This follows unseasonable storms earlier this spring that caused fatalities and extensive damage, highlighting ongoing challenges linked to climate instability.