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Tempête Hans Triggers Severe Weather Across Europe, With Floods and Avalanches Looming

Northern Italy and France are experiencing heavy rainfall, avalanche risks, and disruptions as the storm intensifies, with impacts expected to persist through the Easter weekend.

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Overview

  • Northern Italy faces extreme rainfall, with over 200 mm expected by Thursday, raising significant risks of flash floods and landslides.
  • Météo-France has issued orange alerts for Corsica due to heavy rain and flooding risks, with precipitation intensifying overnight into Thursday.
  • Mountain regions in France, including the Alps and Savoie, are under avalanche warnings, with some areas expecting up to 2 meters of snow accumulation.
  • Strong winds, including mistral and tramontane gusts up to 100 km/h, are compounding risks across Mediterranean regions.
  • Forecasts for the Easter weekend indicate continued instability, with alternating heavy rain, brief calm periods, and renewed disturbances across affected areas.