13 People Have Died Due To The Flooding In Italy

Croatia, Bosnia, and Slovenia have also been impacted by torrents.

Following disastrous floods that have killed at least 13 people and displaced others in northern Italy, residents are being urged to limit their travel plans for the moment.

Due to the heavy rains over the last several days, 21 rivers in the province of Emilia-Romagna have overflowed their banks, flooding the communities.

Bologna, the region's capital, has issued a travel advisory warning its residents to cut down on all but necessary trips.

Fans of motor sports have been among many who have cancelled trips to the area. Since emergency services are already at capacity, this weekend's planned Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix has been postponed. However, the most up-to-date flight data shows that departures from and arrivals at Bologna Airport are continuing as usual. Yet, according to the airport's most recent recommendations, departing travellers should leave early and use public transportation.

Italia Rail has issued a warning that there may be delays, route limitations, and cancellations on High Speed, InterCity, and regional trains in the Emilia-Romagna area. A message has been released recommending that people stay put for the next three days. Travellers who have already paid for flights to the area but cannot get their money back have criticized airlines for not cancelling them.

Those who want to visit despite the flooding will have fewer attractions to choose from, as many of them will be closed. Nevertheless, the Bologna tourism board reports that the National Gallery and the Asinelli Tower are both available to the public, as are the Cityred bus excursions and the San Luca express trips.

Ravenna, a major tourist destination known for mosaics from the Byzantine period, has also been severely affected by the floods. On Wednesday night, authorities ordered some 14,000 residents to evacuate their houses because of rising floodwaters in several rivers.

The neighbouring regions of Marche and Tuscany have also been struck by torrential downpours.

Cities like Rome and Naples, located farther south, were given yellow weather advisories.

The harsh weather has caused floods not only in Italy, but elsewhere as well. Experts have warned that climate-related catastrophes are on the increase in southern Europe after "apocalyptic" landslides and flooding wrecked devastation also in Croatia, Bosnia, and Slovenia.

Authorities in northern Croatia and northwestern Bosnia declared a state of emergency after flooding from the overflowing Una River.

In order to help the areas devastated by the floods, the Civil Protection Agency of Emilia Romagna has organized a donation drive. Local governments will be transparent about how they use all money. You can also contribute to a fundraising effort established by the Italian Red Cross, one of the first aid organizations to arrive on the scene.

 

Source: euronews.com