Violent storms have caused severe flooding and destruction across the Lombardy region of Italy, particularly near Lake Como, with reports of homes destroyed in Blevio and cars swept away in Cantù as of the morning of September 22nd, 2025. The significant rainfall has led to an "apocalyptic situation" in Meda, according to the mayor, who stated the volume of water exceeds that of a 2014 flood. In the reporting window between 10:05 AM and 11:35 AM UTC on September 22nd, 2025, flooding was reported in multiple locations including Niguarda in Milan, as well as the Cantù and Vighizzolo regions of Como. The intensity of the storms has been compared to previous events in France, highlighting the widespread impact. Mayor of Meda described the current flooding as unprecedented, stating, "I've never seen anything like this, the amount of water that fell is greater than that of 2014 when there was the flood." This sentiment underscores the severity of the event impacting the Brianza province and surrounding areas. Damage includes the destruction of several homes in Blevio, with a vehicle reported to have been swept away in Cantù. The event has caused significant disruption across the region, with authorities assessing the full extent of the damage.
