2023-05-16 21:42:56
Evacuations have been implemented in areas along the Adriatic coast, Ansa news agency reported.
The emergency department of the hospital in Senigallia, near Ancona, the capital of Marche, had to be evacuated due to flooding. No casualties were reported.
Firefighters reported downed trees, landslides and stuck cars. They have been called over 120 times.
Rail links between towns in the region have been cut, and in some towns authorities have closed schools.
Municipalities along the Adriatic have blocked access to beaches due to strong winds and strong waves. Landslides occurred in the province of Pesaro Urbino, in Marche.
The civil protection agency issued its upper level alert on Monday, warning of flooding and landslides in the Emilia-Romagna region. Residents of certain areas have been urged to avoid unnecessary travel and work from home where possible.
The area was hit by heavy rains and overflowing rivers earlier this month, leading to the death of several people and the evacuation of hundreds more.
Sicily was also hit by heavy rain in the early hours of Tuesday. Emergency services were called 115 times to help motorists or clear fallen trees from the roads.
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