Heavy storms in Italy cause chaos since Monday-the alarm is now red. Smaller communities have been cut off, hundreds of people had to be evacuated. A new video (see above) shows the dramatic situation.
It has been raining continuously since Monday and the situation has since been dramatic. Further rainfall was also expected in the course of Saturday.
In the Emilia-Romagna there were already more than 100 liters of rain per square meter with devastating consequences. Streets are flooded, houses are under water, landslides have spilled streets.
In Tuscany, the Arno River reached a critical level of five meters in the city of Pisa. In Florence the level was 4.05 meters. The tendency has increased! Authorities fear that the river will step over the banks.
Train connections interrupted
Nine smaller communities in the province of Florence were cut off from the outside world, 248 people had to be evacuated and housed in civil protection rooms, the authorities said on Saturday. There were power failure in different communities. Some regional rail connections were interrupted after trees were destroyed.
In the city of Florence, the authorities ordered the early closure of the Uffizi, the World -Famous Art Museum. The Cathedral of Florence, schools, parks and cemeteries were also closed as a precaution.
De Zeef, the largest tributary of the Arno, who had stepped in different cities in different cities from Mugello to Pontassve (Florence), reached water levels as a catastrophic flood in Florence on November 4, the civil protection reported.
And in Sesto Fiorentino the Rimaggio River stepped over the banks and flooded all main roads. The city called on its inhabitants not to leave the house and save on higher floors.
Cities tight, ferries painted, schools are closed
The city council of Prato ordered the closure of all shops and companies on Friday morning – for fear of further floods. Schools remained closed in more than 60 municipalities in Tuscany, and ferry connections with the island of Elba were also stopped.
In the province of Lucca, heavy rainfall caused landslides. The street to the well -known Apenninberg Abetone is currently not passable.
Italy on alert
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote on X: “My thoughts belong to the people affected by the storm, which is too much damage and is difficult for the citizens.” It insured those who have been affected to support the government.
“Call all citizens for vigilance”
The president of the Tuscany region, Eugenio Giani, demands on Facebook: “I call all citizens for the greatest vigilance and caution.” The situation is crucial, further rainfall would be expected. The tributaries of the Arno – including sieve, Ombrone Pistoiese and Pesa, which are very dangerous due to more rural areas of Tuscany.
Schools were also closed in Bologna and residents were evacuated at various locations as a precaution.
Italy is worried – and with him countless holidaymakers. If you plan travel to the affected regions, you must carefully monitor the situation.
Source: Krone
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