A sudden and intense downpour on September 4th caused significant flooding in the southern part of Turin, affecting the emergency departments of Molinette and Mauriziano hospitals.

Despite the inundation, hospital services continued with minor delays in triage.

The heavy rainfall, part of a broader weather disturbance in the region, led to a yellow alert for thunderstorms across western mountainous areas and plains in Piedmont.

The situation is expected to worsen, with an orange alert issued for potential hydrogeological risks in western Piedmont.

Cleanup efforts are underway in the affected hospital areas, and weather conditions are anticipated to improve by the evening of the following day.