A severe spring storm has hit the Alps region of Europe, wreaking havoc particularly in northern Italy, Switzerland, and France. In Italy, regions like Piedmont faced extreme flooding, resulting in casualties including a father and son. Authorities have declared emergency assistance, evacuating areas like Aosta Valley. Switzerland's Zermatt resort was hit with power outages and blocked roads due to heavy snow. Meanwhile, in France, a woman died after being struck by an avalanche. The storm has disrupted travel plans as many Europeans were preparing for the Easter holiday.
In the town of Valdagno, a car swept away by the floodwaters killed a father and son. In the Piedmont region, a 92-year-old man was discovered dead on Thursday by firefighters after his home was flooded.
Zermatt resort in the southern canton of Valais reported electricity and phone network outages amid heavy snow. Roads to Zermatt were cut off due to the storm.
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