Severe weather causes fatality and infrastructure damage across Italy

Severe weather conditions struck central and northern Italy on September 10, 2026, leading to a fatality and widespread disruption. A woman died after her vehicle became trapped in a flooded underpass in Latisana, located in the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. Despite rescue efforts by carabinieri, she was found deceased inside the car.

In other incidents, 45 residents in the Valtellina area of Lombardy were evacuated due to a landslide, while heavy rainfall caused river levels to rise in Tuscany. Meanwhile, in Viareggio, high winds caused tree collapses and property damage, accompanied by over 63,000 lightning strikes across the region. Additionally, in Milan, a courtroom ceiling collapsed, an incident authorities suspect may be linked to the recent heavy precipitation.

Emergency services have conducted over 50 operations, primarily assisting residents trapped in flooded basements, while authorities remain on high alert as the weather system moves toward central Italy. The Fire Brigade, bolstered by units from Trieste and Pordenone, continues to monitor the situation, including the overflow of the Tagliamento river.