Italy Issues Red Alert as Torrential Rains Batter Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

Severe flooding prompts evacuations, school closures, and infrastructure disruptions in major tourist regions.

Authorities in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna declared the highest alert level due to prolonged and intense rainfall causing severe flooding.
Evacuations were carried out in low-lying areas near Pisa, with dozens of residents displaced as rivers, including the Arno, reached dangerous levels.
Florence closed schools, museums, and other public spaces, including the Uffizi Gallery and its iconic cathedral, to ensure public safety.
Firefighters responded to numerous calls for assistance, rescuing stranded motorists and addressing widespread water damage in affected cities.
The Italian government pledged support for impacted communities, with regional leaders urging citizens to remain vigilant as further rainfall is anticipated.