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still from video of flooding by Vigili del Fuoco on X

Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

September 22, 2025September 22, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

Emergency services launched helicopter searches on Monday after a woman was reported missing at Spigno Monferrato, near Alessandria, following torrential rain that battered parts of northern Italy. Rescuers scoured the area from the air as ground access was hampered by flooding and debris.

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Flooding and heavy rain led to a bridge collapse in Viacenza. One man ia dead, another missing.

Flooding kills one and leaves one missing in Vicenza

April 18, 2025April 18, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Flooding kills one and leaves one missing in Vicenza

One man has died, and another is missing in the province of Vicenza after extreme weather caused widespread flooding in the area. The victims, a father and son, were travelling in a car that plunged into the Agno stream after a sinkhole opened up on a bridge in Valdagno during heavy rain overnight.

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Landlside caused by bad weather in del Vco. High risk weather arnings are in place. Image credit: Vigili del Fuoco

Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

April 17, 2025April 17, 2025Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Northern Italy hit by flooding and landslides

Heavy rainfall and strong winds continue to disrupt parts of Aosta Valley, Emilia Romagna, and Alessandria, as authorities issue high-risk weather warnings across the north.

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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 on Red Alert: Torrential Rain Hits Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

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.

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CAr in sea after flooding hits Sicily. Credit;: vigil del fuoco on X

Flooding strikes Sicily: cars swept into the sea near Catania

November 14, 2024November 14, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Flooding strikes Sicily: cars swept into the sea near Catania

Flooding in Sicily saw cars tumbling through streets of Torre Archirafi, near Catania. Some were swept out to sea as torrential rain continued to batter Sicily.

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Flooding in Emilia Romagna after intense rainfall. Credit: Vigili del Fuoco on x.com

Heavy Rain and Flooding Causes Chaos Across Emilia-Romagna

October 20, 2024October 20, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Heavy Rain and Flooding Causes Chaos Across Emilia-Romagna

The Emilia-Romagna region has been severely impacted by intense rainfall, leading to widespread flooding and damage in multiple areas, including Bologna and Modena.

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Rescuing people from flood in Sicily. Image: Vigili del Fuoco, X.com

Flood in Sicily

October 19, 2024October 19, 2024Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on Flood in Sicily

Heavy rains have caused the Salso River in Sicily to flood in several areas of Licata, Agrigento. The flooding has prompted residents to evacuate their homes as a precaution.

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State of Calamity to be declared for Emilia-Romagna

State of Calamity in Emilia Romagna

May 18, 2023May 18, 2023Deborah CaterLeave a Comment on State of Calamity in Emilia Romagna

A state of calamity will be declared for Emilia Romagna at next Tuesday’s cabinet meeting. The flooding emergency has left nine people dead in the northern region, Environment and Energy Security Minister Gilberto Pichetto said today.

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