- 4d ago
Lombardy seeks emergency declaration as severe storms flood northern Italy and prompt 1,000 rescues
Regional authorities in Lombardy have formally requested a national state of emergency after heavy rain, landslides, and river overflows forced hundreds of evacuations and triggered over 1,000 firefighter responses across northern and central Italy.
- Jul 28
Italy issues yellow alerts across 13 regions as deadly storms end heatwave
A sudden Atlantic disturbance brought severe thunderstorms and a fatal lightning strike to Italy on 17 August, triggering yellow weather alerts in 13 regions and postponing the Palio in Siena.
- Jul 26
Tuscany under orange weather alert as severe thunderstorms forecast; Florence to close parks and cemeteries
Italy's Civil Protection has issued an orange alert for thunderstorms and hydrogeological risk across Tuscany from midnight to 2 p.m. Sunday, while nine other regions face a yellow alert as an Atlantic depression moves across the country.
- Jul 11
Florence rail junction reopens after first phase of Ponte al Pino works, new stop from July 26
High-speed and regional services through Florence's Campo di Marte junction resumed at 4 a.m. on July 10 after a week-long interruption to remove the Ponte al Pino overpass. Another closure, from late July 26 to July 30, will allow installation of the new 550-tonne bridge.
