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Northern Italy Begins Flood Cleanup as Threat of New Storms Looms

Floodwaters have receded in some areas, but elevated river levels, power outages, and forecasted rainfall keep regions on high alert.

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Overview

  • Floodwaters in Turin have subsided enough to reopen all bridges over the Po River, though the river remains unusually high for this time of year.
  • Authorities warn of potential new flooding in Emilia-Romagna and Lombardy due to expected rainfall in the coming days.
  • Power outages persist, with 2,500 households in the Aosta Valley still without electricity, alongside ongoing disruptions in other areas.
  • Cleanup operations are underway in multiple towns, where streets and homes remain covered in mud and debris, with damages estimated in the millions.
  • At least three fatalities have been confirmed, including a father and son who died in Valdagno when their car was swept away by floodwaters.