The elements are out of control in northern Italy: at least three people have died due to heavy rainfall
Kyiv • UNN
In northern Italy, at least three people have died due to heavy rains that caused a transport collapse. Connections with Austria and Switzerland have been delayed, some areas are flooded.
At least three people have died in northern Italy after heavy rains. The downpours caused serious disruptions to transport, with connections between Austria, Italy and Switzerland being delayed. Many rivers have burst their banks, causing flooding in several areas. This is reported by UNN with reference to Dpa.
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The publication notes that the northern regions of Italy, in particular Piedmont, South Tyrol and Lombardy, were affected by heavy rainfall.
A father and son died when their car was swept away by floodwaters near Valdagno, between Venice and Lake Garda. A 92-year-old man was found dead in his home near Turin on Thursday, April 17.
The situation was expected to calm down on Friday, but many rivers burst their banks, causing flooding in several areas.
At least three people have died in northern Italy after heavy rains
Emergency services have taken several dozen people to safety. Electricity has been cut off in some areas.
Also, according to the publication, the downpours caused serious disruptions to transport shortly before the Easter weekend, with connections between Austria, Italy and Switzerland being delayed.
Some parts of neighboring Switzerland have also been cut off due to heavy snowfall. It is reported that more than half a meter of fresh snow fell in the region on Thursday. The popular ski resort of Zermatt was without power.
According to authorities, key transport routes such as the Simplon Pass and the Great St. Bernard Tunnel are still closed.
The risk of avalanches at any altitude and the risk of falling trees is very high
