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Devastating Floods Kill 14 and Displace Tens of Thousands in Northern Italy

  • At least 14 people died and more than 36,000 people have been displaced as floods struck northern Italy after days of heavy rains.
  • The floods caused over 300 landslides and damaged 500 roads, cutting off many towns.
  • The flooding also destroyed crops and livestock in the gastronomic heartland of Emilia-Romagna.
  • The floods are the latest in a series of extreme weather events linked to climate change that have hit Italy in the past year.
  • The Italian government has pledged millions in aid, and relief efforts are underway to restore infrastructure and help affected residents.
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