Italy's Emilia-Romagna region has been devastated by six months worth of rainfall in just 36 hours, leaving nearly 36,000 people unhoused and at least 14 people dead. The disaster affected roughly 100 cities and caused landslides as the historic rainfall erodes mountains. Researchers have linked recent unprecedented floods in Italy to accelerating climate change. Volunteers and rescue teams are working to deliver supplies and evacuate people affected by the flooding.
Italy's Emilia-Romagna region has been hit by the worst floods in a century, with six months' worth of rain falling in just 36 hours. The floods have destroyed homes, shops, and left over 5,000 farms underwater. The Italian government has approved over €2 billion ($2.2 billion) in aid for the flood-stricken region. Volunteers are working to clear mud and debris from affected areas.
Climate activists from the "Ultima Generazione" group poured black vegetable charcoal into Rome's Trevi Fountain to demand an immediate stop to public subsidies for fossil fuels after deadly floods hit Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy. Floods in Emilia-Romagna have killed at least eight people, forced 10,000 people to evacuate, and left 50,000 people without electricity. The group's protest was condemned by Rome's mayor, who invited the activists to discuss the issues but didn't want monuments at risk.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has pledged to support the recovery of flood-hit areas of northern Italy's Emilia-Romagna region, where floods have killed 14 people and caused damage estimated at billions of euros. Meloni toured towns in the region and said the damage was huge but it was hard to put a figure on the financial impact. She added that Italy might call upon the European Union's Solidarity Fund for natural disasters.
The Italian Red Cross is providing assistance to hundreds of people affected by deadly floods and landslides in the Emilia-Romagna region. The death toll has reached 14, and more bodies may be found as emergency services continue to carry out rescues and evacuations. The flooding has caused damage to homes and shops, blocked roads, and disrupted train travel. The region was hit twice, first by heavy rain on drought-parched ground, and then by a weather system that dumped half the average annual amount of rain in 36 hours.
At least 13 people have died and billions of euros worth of damage has been caused by floods in Italy's Emilia-Romagna region. The floods hit agriculture particularly hard, with over 5,000 farms left under water. The extreme weather events are the latest in a series of disasters that have hit Italy over the past year. The government has promised an extra €20m in emergency aid, on top of the €10m allocated in response to previous floods two weeks ago. Luxury sportscar maker Ferrari, which is based in Emilia-Romagna, has announced a €1m donation.
Devastating floods have hit Emilia-Romagna, Italy, killing at least nine people and forcing thousands to flee their homes. People are advised to limit their travels in northern Italy, and the UK government has issued a travel warning for severe flooding in Emilia-Romagna. Flights to and from Bologna Airport are still departing as scheduled, but trains are experiencing delays, route restrictions, and cancellations in the Emilia-Romagna region. Tourist sites are closed in Bologna and Ravenna, and further travel disruption is expected tomorrow as airline and airport staff in Italy go on strike.
Heavy rains have caused flooding in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, killing eight people and leaving several missing. About 10,000 people have been evacuated, and some had to be rescued from roofs by helicopter. The Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix this weekend has now been cancelled. Further rain is expected in the region over the coming days.
At least eight people have died and thousands have been evacuated as torrential rains battered northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region, triggering widespread floods. The Formula One Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which had been due to take place on Sunday in Imola, was cancelled. Some areas had received half their average annual rainfall in 36 hours, causing rivers to burst their banks, sending water cascading through towns and submerging thousands of hectares of farmland.
At least three people have died and thousands have been evacuated from their homes due to devastating floods in Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region. Fourteen rivers broke their banks, and many roads and rail links were blocked. The mayors of numerous towns and cities urged residents not to leave their homes. The torrential rains followed months of drought, which reduced the land's capacity to absorb water and worsened the impact of the floods.
Torrential rain in Italy's northern Emilia Romagna region caused extensive flooding and killed at least two people, an elderly cyclist and a man aged around 70. The rain follows months of drought which raised concerns about the low water level in the Po, Italy's largest river. The fire brigade carried out around 400 rescue operations, evacuating dozens of people. Rail services were suspended and several streets were closed. The head of Italy's civil protection agency is travelling to the flood-hit area and Environment Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin promised help for those affected.
