No fewer than 1000 people have been rendered homeless as a result of flooding in Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy, Edum News reports.
This was disclosed by the local media on Thursday.
It was gathered that the flood was due to torrential rains that fell overnight in three of the region’s provinces, namely, Ravenna, Bologna and Faenza.
Residents were asked to stay on upper floors or leave their houses, in addition, at least 800 residents in the Ravenna area and almost 200 in Bologna province spent the night in shelters, schools and sports centers as local rivers overflowed.
Trains were also suspended and schools closed across the affected areas, and residents have been advised to avoid travel and work from home where possible.
The Faenza area was just recovering from the devastating floods that hit Emilia-Romagna in May 2023, claiming 17 lives and causing billions of euros in damages.
Written by Hope James
