Over a metre of snow fell in just a few days in the Alps, which was a strong and uncommon spring storm that hit the area on Thursday, causing widespread disturbance in France, Italy, and Switzerland. Officials in all three countries responded by obstructing travel, canceling carriages, and urging people to stay inside.
At least one suicide has been reported. In a 92-year-old man’s flooded home, firefighters in Italy’s Piedmont area discovered his figure inside his. A person in the European beach of Val Thorens was caught in an avalanche and placed in cardiac imprisonment.
Hotels in France were partially closed due to the high risk of avalanches, such as Val Thorens and Tignes. More than 1.1 meters of snow fell immediately in Tignes, causing authorities to impose a quarantine. ” All trucks are covered up to the roof,” said Mathis, a motel staff. Simply walking around is worrying.
Similar events were reported in Sion, Switzerland, where all 36, 000 inhabitants were instructed to be home. Routes were closed in a number of areas as a result of fallen branches and avalanche problems. Large trucks were preventing heavy trucks from entering the Mont Blanc tunnel, which was a crucial link between France and Italy. This resulted in traffic jams and traffic jams, which caused lorries to be stuck on the A43 highway.
Around 3,300 houses in France’s Savoy place lost power, and carriages were likewise canceled. Parks in Milan were closed as a result of powerful winds and flood.
Although April’s amount of snow is not uncommon, some people were taken by surprise by how large and intense this wind was. When the sun sets, melting snow, according to retired mountain teacher Yann Geaudry, was swiftly cause flooding in lower areas.
