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Northern Italy Battles Flood Aftermath as Recovery Efforts Continue

Cleanup operations progress, but high river levels, blocked roads, and forecasts of more rain keep the region on alert.

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Overview

  • Heavy rains and high-altitude snowfall caused severe flooding across Northern Italy, with rivers overflowing and infrastructure suffering widespread damage.
  • All bridges over the Po River in Turin have reopened, but the river remains at unusually high levels, posing ongoing risks.
  • Approximately 2,500 households in the Aosta Valley are still without electricity, while mountain roads remain blocked by debris and flooding.
  • At least three fatalities have been reported, including a father and son whose car fell through a damaged bridge in Valdagno.
  • Forecasts of additional rainfall in regions like Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy raise concerns about potential new flooding, complicating recovery efforts.