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Storm Hans Brings 400mm Rainfall, Red Alerts and Evacuations to Northern and Central Italy

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Updated Apr 16, 2025, 07:12 PM

A severe weather alert has been issued for northern and central Italy, as Storm Hans brings heavy rain, thunderstorms, and strong winds over a three-day period. Forecasts indicate 200 to 400mm of rainfall in some areas by Thursday, raising the risk of flash flooding and landslides. Authorities have placed much of the northwest, including Piedmont, Lombardy, Liguria, Valle d'Aosta, and parts of Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna, and Sardinia, under orange and red alerts for hydrological and geological risks. Red alert has been declared in Valsesia and for the Po River, with water levels expected to reach or exceed critical thresholds. Orange alerts are also in effect in Valle d'Aosta, while Sardinia is under a yellow alert. Local incidents include the evacuation of 30 residents in Verbano due to landslides, isolation of areas in Formazza, and closure of roads and bridges in Piedmont, particularly in Pinerolo and Chivasso. The Po River and its tributaries are being closely monitored. In Liguria and the Tyrrhenian Sea, strong winds and rough seas have led to the suspension of some ferry services, including fast connections to Capri. The Civil Protection Department advises against non-essential travel and urges residents and travelers to remain vigilant and follow local guidance, as further deterioration is possible before conditions improve towards the end of the week.

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