A severe weather alert has been issued across Piemonte, with strong thunderstorms and heavy rain expected to impact the region.

The storms began early in the morning, particularly affecting the Alto Novarese area, where violent winds uprooted trees and damaged buildings, including schools and sports facilities.

Power outages have been reported in several towns, and emergency services are responding to numerous calls for assistance.

The situation is critical in the Canavese region, where fallen trees have blocked roads and disrupted transportation.

The weather is expected to improve by Monday, but further storms are anticipated throughout the day, raising concerns about flooding and additional damage.