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Forli flash floods - fire brigade pump out water from flooded areas.

Forlì hit by Flash Floods after Violent Downpour

May 21, 2025May 21, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The city of Forlì suffered flash floods on Wednesday night after torrential rain overwhelmed its drainage systems.

Image shows the river Arno at dangerously high level under the Ponte Vecchio. A red alert has been issued as flood is expected this afternoon. Image credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock

Red Alert: Torrential Rain Hits Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

March 14, 2025March 14, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna faced severe weather on Friday as torrential rain caused widespread flooding and pushed several rivers beyond alert levels. A red alert is now in place for Florence, Pisa, and Prato.

Michele de Pascale for centre-left wins Emilia-Romagna

Centre-Left Retains Emilia-Romagna, Edges Ahead in Umbria

November 18, 2024November 18, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The centre-left coalition has retained control of Emilia-Romagna and is on track to secure a narrow victory in Umbria. This according to exit polls and projections from regional elections held on Sunday and Monday.

Regional Elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Around 4.3 million Italians are heading to the polls on Sunday and Monday for regional elections in Emilia-Romagna and Umbria. These elections are set to be a significant test for both the national government and the opposition, following last month’s closely contested election in Liguria, which saw the centre-right narrowly triumph.

State of emergency called as floods affect Emilia-Romagna and Marche

State of emergency in Emilia-Romagna and Marche

September 21, 2024September 21, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

The government has declared a state of emergency in Emilia-Romagna and Marche following this week’s devastating floods, approving an initial allocation of €20 million in aid.

firemen deal with flooding in Emilia-Romagna. Credit: Vigili del fuoco

Emilia-Romagna still on red alert

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Search efforts continued on Friday morning for two people missing near Ravenna after Emilia-Romagna experienced a second night of severe flooding caused by torrential rain. The region remains on red alert.

Blue hats of the culture carabinieri salvaging flood damged ancient books and manuscripts

Ancient books frozen to salvage them from flood damage

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

A number of ancient books and manuscripts are now in industrial-sized freezers at -25C in a bid to rid them of excess water. The documents were affected by the deadly floods last week in Emilia-Romagna and Le Marche.

Von der Leyen says EU will provide €6billion for natural disasters prevention in NRRP funding

€6billion from EU to protect Italy against natural disasters

May 26, 2023May 26, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the EU-funded post-Covid National Recovery and Resilience Plan (NRRP) includes six billion euros to reduce Italy’s exposure to natural disasters, such as floods and landslides.

Civil protection minister Masumeci says Italy needs to shore up against natural disasters

Natural disasters – Protecting Italy must be a priority

May 24, 2023May 24, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

Shoring up Italy against natural disasters must be a priority for the government, Civil Protection Minister Nello Musumeci said today. In a briefing to parliament on last week’s flooding and landslide emergency in Emilia Romagna he said a national plan is needed.

emergency package of 2billion euros for flood affected Emilia-Romagna and Marche

Two-billion-euro emergency package for Emilia-Romagna & Marche

May 23, 2023May 23, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment

PM Giorgia Meloni said today her cabinet approved a two-billion-euro decree with an emergency package for the areas of Emilia-Romagna and Marche. The regions were hit by last week’s devastating floods that claimed 14 lives and caused huge damage to the local economy and infrastructure.