Authorities warn of mudslides during intense rainfall, as Kenya is hit by deadly flash floodingAfter Storm Hans battered northern Italy in the runup to Easter, severe weather continued to lash much of the country this week. Since Tuesday, the conditions have triggered potent showers and thunderstormsand yellow and orange weather warnings have been issued.With winds generally remaining light this week, the greatest concerns surround the risks from intense rainfall, as slow-moving heavy showers can deliver a prolonged downpour to a fairly localised area. The authorities have warned people to avoid high-risk areas such as roads with steep embankments amid a threat of flash flooding and mudslides. Continue reading…
Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/25/weather-tracker-thunderstorms-italy-storm-hans-flooding
Author : Lauren Herdman for MetDesk
Publish date : 2025-04-25 08:38:00
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Weather tracker: thunderstorms lash Italy in aftermath of Storm Hans
