Water bombed Milan, fleeing tourists, fallen branches and flooded streets. Tornado in Varese area

A strong storm hit Milan on Saturday evening coming from the west and north. The first drops started falling after 8.30 pm followed by thundershowers from 9.30 pm to 10 pm. A large number of tourists who came to the city for the Easter holidays have taken shelter in the complex Or they returned to their residence.

Unprotected trees and fallen billboards: about thirty of them
Interventions of firefighters in Milan. There were no injuries or significant road accidents. In the Varese area between Busto Arsizio, Samarate and Lonate Pozzolo, a tornado brought down dozens of trees. Fortunately without consequences for people. In addition to instructions
Local firefighters and several fire engines rushed to the spot
Order of Milan.

Civil Defense and M.M For the condition of public green areas with flooded streets and areas with fallen trees. Monitored i The Lambro and Seveso rivers are monitored, Although the levels did not reach dangerous levels, thankfully the rain eased from 10.15 pm. Firefighters are reporting numerous calls of domestic disturbances, flooding and falling tree branches across the city, particularly in the northern and eastern parts of the station.

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