Overview

• The storm hit the Vercelli area on June 21 at around 7 p.m., unleashing violent winds and heavy rain for roughly 30 minutes.
• Strong gusts tore roofs from buildings in Trino and agricultural sites in San Germano, while flooding and fallen trees disrupted roads from Santhià to the Valsesia valleys.
• A roof that collapsed onto the railway tracks forced the closure of the Chivasso-Casale line, and Trino’s cemetery will stay closed until repairs are complete.
• Power outages cut electricity to residents in San Grisante, San Genuario and Desana, where service was restored after several minutes.
• Firefighters from Vercelli and volunteer units in the Valsesia and Bassa areas spent the night clearing hazards and even assisted Biella crews with a residential fire.