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Saturday, December 7, 2024

Severe Flooding Hits Emilia-Romagna

Published: 2024-09-19

The Emilia-Romagna region in Italy is grappling with severe flooding, leading to the evacuation of over a thousand residents.

The Senio River has overflowed in Castel Bolognese, with water reaching city centers and causing widespread disruption.

In the provinces of Ravenna and Forlì-Cesena, the situation is dire, with multiple rivers, including the Montone and Marzeno, also overflowing.

Emergency services have been actively evacuating residents using helicopters and boats, as many ground floors are submerged.

The flooding has severely impacted infrastructure, with train services suspended and roads blocked by landslides.

Local authorities have urged residents to move to higher floors or seek refuge in emergency shelters.

Despite a slight decrease in rainfall, the floodwaters remain dangerously high, prompting continued red alerts across the region.