Italy - April 17, 2025 On Thursday, April 17, 2025, severe weather continued to impact the region. Since midnight, over 300 rescues have been carried out by more than 400 firefighters. As of 5:00 p.m., firefighters remain active, especially in the Turin area. In San Sebastiano da Po, helicopter operations are underway to rescue people trapped in flooded homes. In Monteu da Po, the body of an elderly man was found inside a house. A video shows aerial views of the flooded areas in Lauriano, San Sebastiano da Po, and Monteu da Po. As of 12:00 p.m., the rescue force in the region has doubled. More than 400 firefighters are at work, with reinforcements sent from Tuscany. The most critical situations are in the provinces of Biella, Verbania, and Turin. Photos show operations in Villar Dora, near Turin. Firefighters have been working to address damages caused by heavy rains affecting the region. Since midnight on April 16, more than 300 emergency operations have been completed, mainly in the provinces of Turin, Biella, and Verbano Cusio Ossola. In the province of Verbano Cusio Ossola, teams have been performing drainage work, removing dangerous trees, and clearing landslides. Some homes in Villadossola had to be evacuated yesterday afternoon. The SS549 road connecting Bagno Anzino to Macugnaga has been closed due to a landslide. In Biella, emergency interventions continue for water damage following the flooding of the Elvo River. The national fire service has reinforced operations here with 14 additional units, including five from Asti. In Turin, about 90 interventions have been carried out, mainly between Ivrea and the Canavese area. Firefighters have been securing dangerous trees, draining basements, and dealing with multiple landslides.