Heavy precipitation hitting the rooftop of a condo building in Novara
**Headline:** Severe Weather Incident Hits Novara, Trecate, and Lake Orta: Damage Reports and Emergency Response
**Subhead:** On July 6th, 2025, the Piedmont region of Italy experienced strong winds and heavy rainfall, causing damage to infrastructure, agriculture, and properties in affected areas.
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On July 6th, 2025, the towns of Novara, Trecate, and the Lake Orta area were hit by a weather incident characterized by strong winds and heavy rainfall. The towns were left with various levels of damage, including flooding, fallen trees, and roof incidents.
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## Meteorological Details
- Wind Speeds: Gusts reached up to 90 km/h (56 mph) in localized areas. - Rainfall: Intense downpours fell with rates exceeding 50 mm/hr, leading to flash flooding in low-lying zones. - Duration: The most intense phase lasted approximately 3-4 hours in the late afternoon to early evening.
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## Impact and Damage Reports
### Novara
- Infrastructure: Several streets were flooded, causing traffic disruptions. Minor damage to road signs and traffic lights due to strong gusts. - Buildings: Reports of roof tiles being dislodged from residential buildings. - Power Outages: Partial power outages affected some neighborhoods for up to 2 hours.
### Trecate
- Agriculture: Strong winds damaged crops, particularly corn and sunflowers, with up to 30% field loss reported by local farmers. - Trees: Numerous trees were uprooted or had large limbs broken, blocking some roads temporarily. - Flooding: Localized street flooding in residential areas; no major structural damage reported.
### Lake Orta
- Water Levels: Lake levels rose slightly, but no significant overflow or dam issues were reported. - Tourism: Several hiking and boating activities were suspended due to safety concerns. - Property: A few lakeside properties experienced minor floodwater intrusion in basements.
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## Emergency Response
- Local authorities deployed emergency crews for clearing debris and addressing power outages. - Temporary shelters were set up for affected residents in Trecate. - Road closures were implemented on some routes until debris removal was completed.
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## Additional Damage Reports
- A tree fell onto State Road 229 along Lake Orta in Orta San Giulio, causing a temporary closure of the road for 40 minutes. - Damage was caused to about half a dozen parked cars. - The roof of the condominium Tre Torri on Viale Volta 81 was blown off during the afternoon. - Heavy flooding was reported in Vespolate. - The local police have blocked traffic on Viale Volta due to the fallen roof at number 108 on Viale Volta.
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## Recommendations and Precautions
- Residents are advised to monitor weather updates for ongoing unstable conditions. - Avoid non-essential travel in affected areas until roads are fully cleared. - Farmers should assess crop damage and consider assistance programs for recovery. - Property owners near Lake Orta should check for water intrusion and safeguard against further risks.
The average damage in Novara, Trecate, and Lake Orta from the severe weather incident on July 6th, 2025, includes flooded streets, dislodged roof tiles, partial power outages, and damage to crops and parked cars. General-news reports also mentioned accidents such as a tree falling onto State Road 229 and the roof of a condominium being blown off.
