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Severe Flooding Hits Northern and Central Italy, Causing Widespread Damage

Heavy rainfall in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna has led to evacuations, infrastructure disruptions, and damages estimated at over 100 million euros.

  • Unprecedented rainfall in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna caused rivers, including the Arno, to rise dangerously, prompting evacuations of over 250 residents in Florence and nearby areas.
  • Florence narrowly avoided major flooding, thanks to its hydraulic safety systems, but surrounding areas, including Pisa and San Piero a Sieve, suffered significant damage from overflowing rivers and mudslides.
  • Emilia-Romagna experienced severe flooding, with cities like Bologna, Ravenna, and Modena heavily affected, leading to school closures, infrastructure damage, and evacuations in vulnerable areas.
  • Meteorologists noted the unusual intensity of the rainfall for March, attributing it in part to warmer-than-usual Mediterranean waters, though definitive links to climate change remain under study.
  • Authorities have issued ongoing weather warnings, with local governments urging caution and requesting national emergency status to expedite relief efforts.
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