Overview
- A severe storm system that struck northern and central Italy on 9–10 September produced intense thunderstorms, torrential rain, strong winds and multiple localized tornadoes.
- An 83-year-old woman drowned after her car was trapped in a flooded underpass in Latisana and an about 80-year-old woman died in Sinalunga after a wind-shattered window seriously injured her.
- Popular Adriatic resorts including Lignano Sabbiadoro, Bibione and Jesolo reported streets and garages underwater and heavy coastal damage that hit late‑season tourism and local businesses.
- Transport and emergency services were heavily disrupted as the Portogruaro–Trieste rail link was halted, police and firefighters carried out hundreds of rescue interventions, and crews worked to clear flooded underpasses and fallen trees.
- Officials say the extreme storms followed Italy's hottest recorded summer and produced intense electrical activity and flash floods, complicating recovery and raising concerns about more volatile weather as the season changes.