Weather tracker: north-west Italy braces for thunderstorms and snow
Briefly

North-west Italy is facing heavy rainfall and thunderstorms, primarily affecting Piedmont and Liguria, with significant rainfall expected throughout the week. Turin could see up to 60mm of rain on Wednesday alone, raising the possibility of flooding and landslides. Meanwhile, central and eastern Europe is likely to experience unseasonably warm temperatures, potentially over 28C. This sudden shift follows the hottest March on record in Europe. Storm Olivier also caused flooding and power outages in the Canary Islands, signalling an overall trend of increasingly extreme weather across the continent.
North-west Italy is bracing for heavy rain and thunderstorms, with Piedmont and Liguria among the worst affected areas due to a developing low-pressure system.
The region has been forecast to receive 140-160mm of rainfall this week, with Turin facing a possible 50-60mm of rain on Wednesday, raising flood risk.
Corrections to this weather pattern indicate a significant change, with central and eastern Europe seeing unusually high temperatures, indicating potentially severe summer conditions ahead.
Storm Olivier lashed the Canary Islands, causing flooding and power outages, while highlighting the overall shift towards more extreme and unpredictable weather in Europe.
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