Brindisi

Heavy rain, thunderstorms, wind and hail are hitting Puglia, with Bari and province facing further rainfall expected tomorrow. A yellow weather alert is in place across the region, while the Brindisi area has been raised to orange alert. Local outlets report about 24 more hours of rain and storms before the anticyclone returns with milder weather. Forecasters say the warm 'ottobrata' spell is over, with the scirocco arriving and temperatures set to drop over the weekend.

Italians are checking tomorrow's weather forecast as severe alerts cover much of the country. Yellow and orange warnings for hydrogeological and hydraulic risk have been issued in Palermo, Brindisi, Liguria, Livorno and other areas, with schools closed in several municipalities. Naples saw flooding after a sudden downpour brought traffic to a standstill, and meteorologist Mario Giuliacci described the conditions as the autumn turning point.

Tractors are on the move in the Brindisi area of southern Italy, as reported by RaiNews. Farmers driving their vehicles on the roads are typically protesting over agricultural costs, incomes or policy decisions, and such convoys often draw attention across Italian regions, including searches trending around Abruzzo.

Italian basketball fans are following a busy round of fixtures, with Dinamo Sassari hosting Rimini at the PalaSerradimigni in a match against former players Stephens and Udom. Reale Mutua Torino play away at Brindisi in Saturday evening's early tip-off, while TG Brindisi dream of an upset scalp. Juvi Cremona are also in action, seeking a win with sustainability in mind.