For several days Italy they are struggling with waves of torrential rains causing landslides and floods. Under water there were, among others: Emilia-Romagna, as well as Tuscany, Liguria and Piedmont. Water also flooded areas nearby Rawenny, Modeny i Reggio Emilia.
Flood in Italy. There is a fatality
W Emilii-Romanianswhere we September There was a serious flood and the crisis situation returned. Several districts were flooded during the night Bolognaand the streets turned into raging torrents. 160 millimeters of rain fell there per square meter – reported the local meteorological agency. One of the flooded areas is the area around Bologna airport, which was difficult to access on Sunday. Cars stand in traffic jams for several hours – local media report.
Mayor of Bologna, Matteo Lepore He urged city residents on Sunday to stay at home because many roads were underwater, while evacuations were ordered in other cities in the region. – Do not go out on the streets or use cars in any part of Bologna. The priority is people's safety, he said.
Heavy downpours in Italy. Railway disruptions
The weather situation in Emilia-Romagna remains difficult on Sunday. More cities are preparing for the passage of high water – Modena, Rawenna, Reggio Emilia i Piacenza. Many roads were closed in mountainous areas due to the possibility of landslides.
There are also serious difficulties on the railway. Many trains were canceled. In towns and villages in the region, residents took shelter from the flood wave on the roofs and upper floors of their houses.
In Sala Bolognese, a farmer with a family of eight escaped to the terrace of his house with his goats and rabbits. Members of the Civil Defense are helping flood victims by reaching them on pontoons.
Difficult situation in Sicily
The water also caused great damage in Sicily. Residents Licaty in Sicily, they are counting the damage caused by heavy rains that triggered floods and landslides. On Saturday, a rescue helicopter picked up residents who had escaped from the water to the roofs of their houses. According to local media, 60 liters of rain per square meter fell there in a few hours. “Hell broke loose within minutes,” he said He didresident Licaty.
As the weather conditions improved, residents began to clean up flooded houses and mud-covered streets. Governor of Sicily Renato Schifani plans to convene a regional government on Monday. The purpose of the meeting is to assess damage caused by extreme weather.
There were also serious difficulties at the airport in… Palermo. Water entered the airport building and flooded some terminals. There were power outages, temporarily halting arrivals and departures, and passengers had to be evacuated from the airport. Flights resumed after 10 p.m.
Source: ANSA, PAP, La Repubblicca, RAI
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