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Mudslide in Brazzano di Cormons Kills Two After Torrential Rains

Emergency crews continue recovery work, with regional authorities keeping northern provinces on high alert for further flooding.

Overview

  • About 10 inches of rain fell in roughly eight hours, causing the Torre river to overflow and sending mud through the town’s streets.
  • Three homes were destroyed and approximately 300 residents were evacuated, while one man was rescued and hospitalized with a broken leg.
  • Firefighters recovered the bodies of two people who had been reported missing, and authorities have not released their identities.
  • Video from the area showed extensive inundation, and schools in Cormons closed as nearby communities carried out additional evacuations.
  • Weather services placed Emilia Romagna, Liguria, Lombardy, Tuscany and Umbria on high alert as officials assess damage and monitor risks.