Italy's Northern Region Ravaged by Violent Storms: Lake Como Overflows, Bridge Collapses

A violent storm hit Northern Italy, causing heavy rain and strong winds that led to flooding in Milan and Lake Como. The Seveso river also overflowed, and parts of Milan became inaccessible. Tuscany experienced floods, fallen trees, and landslides due to heavy rainfall. Venice narrowly avoided flooding thanks to the MOSE floodgate system. Italy is vulnerable to climate change, and extreme weather events are expected to become more frequent and intense. The storm comes during a busy holiday season, and Italy's civil protection agency has issued alerts for several regions. This year has seen deadly flooding incidents in Italy, including in Emilia Romagna in May.