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Northern Italy Begins Cleanup After Devastating Floods as New Rain Looms

Regions like Piedmont and Lombardy face ongoing challenges with power outages, debris removal, and elevated flood risks following severe storms that claimed three lives.

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Overview

  • Cleanup efforts are underway in northern Italy, with streets still waterlogged and debris being cleared after severe storms caused widespread flooding.
  • In Turin, bridges over the Po River have reopened, but the river remains significantly swollen, posing continued risks.
  • Approximately 2,500 households in the Aosta Valley remain without electricity, with regional energy providers working to restore power.
  • At least three people have died, including a father and son in Valdagno whose car was swept away after a bridge collapse.
  • Further rainfall is forecast for regions like Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy, raising fears of additional flooding and delays in recovery efforts.