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Severe Flooding Devastates Parts of France and Italy

Intense storms have led to widespread evacuations, infrastructure damage, and fatalities as cleanup efforts begin.

  • France and Italy have been hit by severe storms causing extensive flooding and damage, with thousands of emergency interventions reported.
  • French regions, including Limony and Givors, saw major evacuations, with over 400 people displaced and significant infrastructure damage.
  • Italy's Emilia Romagna region and cities like Bologna and Catania experienced devastating floods, resulting in the death of a 20-year-old man.
  • Authorities in both countries are dealing with transportation disruptions, including road closures and halted train services, as cleanup operations commence.
  • Experts link the increased frequency and intensity of such extreme weather events to climate change, emphasizing the need for adaptive measures.
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