Parts of Italy are experiencing severe flooding due to heavy rainfall, resulting in individuals being stranded in their vehicles. Authorities have conducted numerous rescue operations, including saving hundreds of schoolchildren and a mother with a 10-month-old baby who were trapped on top of a car.

The region of Lombardy has witnessed over 650 emergency incidents, with more than 200 firefighters participating in the response efforts. In Milan, the Seveso River has overflowed, posing a threat to nearby schools, while the Lambro River has also reached dangerous levels, prompting the installation of mobile flood barriers to mitigate the impact of the rising waters.

Videos depict rescue teams wading through waist-deep water, abandoned cars submerged up to their doors, and individuals attempting to clear drains to manage the continuous flow of floodwater. Meanwhile, in Spigno Monferrato, a search operation is underway for a missing German tourist following flash floods.

Italian meteorologists have issued warnings for upcoming thunderstorms in central and northern Italy, coupled with anticipated lower-than-average temperatures later in the week. Local authorities are cautioning residents about potential damages to property and infrastructure, with preparations underway to seek state emergency recognition and compensation.

The Civil Protection Department of Italy has raised orange alerts for Lombardy, Veneto, and Lazio, highlighting the risks of hydrogeological and flood incidents. Additionally, yellow alerts remain active in various regions, including Piedmont, Friuli Venezia Giulia, Tuscany, Umbria, and others, urging vigilance and precautionary measures.