In various municipalities, including Kabitz Township between Milan and Komo Lake, water flows on the streets reached up to the roads. Landslides occurred in the region, train traffic on several railway lines.
Meteorologists predict more rain in the coming days.
The rescue service has used helicopters to help people stuck in submerged homes. More than ten holidaymakers, unexpectedly caught in the rain at night, were saved from the campsite.
A German disappeared in the northwestern Piedmont region. Despite the intense searches, it was not found until evening.
According to the fire service, the woman and her husband built their hut on the wheels at the campsite near the Valai River. She tried to escape the flood on foot, but slipped and was carried by water. Her husband, entangled in the dog, was able to survive.
Milan, the capital of Lombardy, also suffered. The Seven River spilled off the shores. The City Council urged residents and visitors to be careful near the river. The population was asked to leave green spaces and parks.
