Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region sees three rivers overflow after Boris wreaks havoc across Central and Eastern Europe.
The northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna faced devastating floods as Storm Boris wreaked havoc across Central and Eastern Europe, leading to the evacuation of about 1,000 people. The European Union leaders of flood-hit countries gathered in Poland to assess the aftermath of the worst flooding in more than 20 years from Romania to Poland, causing at least 24 fatalities.
In Italy, schools closed, and rail services were suspended as rivers overflowed, forcing evacuations and emergency measures. The impact of the floods also spread to neighboring regions like Tuscany and Marche.
The EU Civil Protection Mechanism was activated to aid countries like the Czech Republic and Austria, as they grapple with the aftermath of the floods. Grassroots funding initiatives are underway, and governments are mobilizing resources to provide assistance to affected communities.
The devastating floods and mudslides serve as a stark reminder of the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events linked to human-induced climate change.