A wave of extreme weather has struck Northern Italy, causing widespread disruption and damage.

Milan was hit by a violent hailstorm, with record-sized hailstones battering the eastern part of the city.

The regions of Lombardy, Piedmont, and Trentino-Alto Adige were particularly affected, with reports of flooding, landslides, and fallen trees.

In Como, the lake overflowed, while in Milan, lightning strikes damaged two electrical substations.

The province of Varese experienced significant issues with uprooted trees and flooded streets.

Weather forecasts indicate continued instability, with orange and yellow alerts issued for various regions in the coming days.