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Italy: Storm Chaos Grips Northern Lombardy, Firefighters Tackle Dozens of Emergencies

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Varese, Italy - July 07, 2024

Severe weather struck northern Lombardy over the weekend, with intense rainfall and strong winds causing significant disruptions, particularly in the areas of Como and Varese.

Firefighters were called into action across the region of Varese, responding to numerous incidents including stranded motorists, road and building flooding, and the removal of hazardous fallen trees obstructing streets. Support was mobilized from Milan and Monza to bolster local teams.

In neighboring Como, 30 firefighters were deployed, handling 40 incidents in towns such as Uggiate, Ronago, Faloppio, Albiolo, and Solbiate con Cagno. Torrents Faloppia and Lura overflowed, with three individuals rescued in Uggiate after their vehicle was trapped by sudden flooding.

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