Severe Flooding in Italy Forces Evacuations and Closures in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna

Heavy rainfall has caused rivers to overflow, disrupting daily life and prompting emergency measures in Florence, Pisa, and other affected areas.

Torrential rains have triggered red weather alerts in Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, with rivers like the Arno reaching critical levels in Florence and Pisa.
Authorities have evacuated residents from low-lying areas and floodplains, with over 500 firefighters responding to emergencies across Tuscany.
Schools, museums, and public spaces, including Florence's Uffizi Galleries and the Duomo, have been closed as a precautionary measure.
Landslides and mudslides have been reported, including a family rescued from a landslide in Badia Prataglia, while roads and highways face significant disruptions due to floodwaters.
Experts link the increasing frequency of extreme weather events in northern Italy, including devastating floods in recent years, to climate change.