🌊 Seveso: What It Is, Where It Floods in Milano & Towns It Crosses

Seveso is a river in northern Italy. It flows through many towns and also passes through the city of Milano. People often talk about Seveso because it floods during heavy rain. Let’s learn more about this river in simple words.

📜 What Is Seveso?

Seveso is the name of a river and also a town in the province of Monza e Brianza. The river starts in Cavallasca, near Lake Como, and flows south through many towns before reaching Milano. It is about 55 kilometers long.

🌧️ Where Does the Seveso River Flood in Milano?

The Seveso river floods in some parts of northern Milano, especially during strong rain. The most common flood areas are:

• Niguarda
• Via Valfurva
• Viale Suzzani
• Zona Ca’ Granda

These places are close to the river and have underground canals. When the water is too much, it comes out and floods the streets.

🛣️ What Is Corso Seveso?

Corso Seveso is a street in Milano, near the Milano Centrale train station. It is named after the river but does not follow the river’s path. It is a busy area with shops, buses, and metro stations.

🗺️ Which Towns Does the Seveso River Cross?

The Seveso river flows through many towns in Lombardy, including:

• Cavallasca
• Montano Lucino
• Lentate sul Seveso
• Seveso
• Meda
• Cesano Maderno
• Cormano
• Milano

These towns are part of the Seveso basin, which means they are in the area where the river flows.