Florence Faces Severe Flooding as Month's Rain Falls in Six Hours

Torrential rains in Tuscany caused the Arno River to swell, prompting evacuations and closures while flood defenses averted a major disaster.

Over 100 residents were evacuated in Florence and nearby areas as heavy rains caused significant flooding in Tuscany.
The Arno River, which runs through Florence and Pisa, reached critical levels but began receding after floodgates and reservoirs were activated to manage the surge.
Authorities reported that approximately 60 mm of rain fell in just six hours, equivalent to a typical month's rainfall for the region in March.
Key cultural sites, including Florence's Uffizi Gallery and the Cathedral, were closed as a precaution, alongside schools, parks, and cemeteries.
More than 500 firefighters and emergency responders were deployed to manage the crisis, with over 400 interventions conducted to assist residents and mitigate flood damage.