Severe flooding in northern Italy has displaced more than a thousand people and left at least two people missing

Emilia RomagnaA region in northern Italy, in the state Red alert Heavy rains led to overflowing rivers, landslides and flooding of communication routes. It is with the authorities More than a thousand people were evacuated And at least two people have gone missing in the city PagnocavalloIn the province RavennaAccording to the company Adnkronos.

Irene BrioloThe interim head of the region said that although the situation is bad, the number of overflowing rivers is less than last year. 17 people were killed in the 2023 floods The Guardian.

For his part, Ravenna mayor Michele De Pascale said: “We are in full emergency… This event is similar to the one we had last May.”

This rain has caused storm damage not only in Northern Italy but also in other parts of Central Europe.BorisIt has caused disaster in countries like Hungary, Czech Republic, Poland And Austria As reported The Guardian, The storm claimed at least 24 lives.

This weather event has produced erratic rains that are expected to continue till Friday, affecting areas such as Emilia Romagna, Brands and parts of southern Italy.

the river Lamon It was one of many that overcrowded Emilia Romagna, contributing to the severity of the situation. Local authorities have worked tirelessly to manage evacuations and minimize damage, but the adverse weather conditions There are complex rescue and recovery efforts.

In PagnocavalloThe search for the two missing men continues, while the affected communities try to cope with the damage to property and disruption to their daily lives. Images of overflowing rivers and flooded roads were widely circulated in the media, underlining the scale of the disaster.

Storm Boris was particularly destructive, moving south from central Europe and affecting many countries in its path. The Meteorological Department has warned that the rain will continue It may worsen the situation in already affected areas.

The emergency response in Emilia Romagna included mobilizing rescue teams and implementing security measures to protect residents and mitigate damage. However, the extent of the flooding has tested the region's response capacity.

Angelo BonelliLeader of the Left Party Alliance Verdi and SinistraHe urged the Prime Minister Georgia Meloney A clear strategy must be presented to address the climate crisis affecting Italy. Bonelli stressed the need for the government to take concrete steps to address the environmental challenges that have hit the country in recent months.

Italy is one of the hotspots of climate change in Europe. This summer, the country experienced a series of extreme weather events Heat waves, droughts, wildfires, storms and severe floodsAs reported The Guardian. These unprecedented events have caused significant human and economic damage.

Bonelli criticized the government's lack of action to tackle the climate crisis. “There is no will to face the climate crisis,” he said. “The reality is that the climate crisis is causing damage and economic damage. The climate issue should not have a political character. Unfortunately, this is an objective reality that we have to face,” he added. The Guardian.

Officials are urging people to stay informed and follow safety recommendations as rescue and recovery efforts continue.

The situation remains critical, and weather conditions are expected to improve in the coming days, allowing for a more thorough assessment of damage and reconstruction efforts.

(with information from Europa Press)