Italy battered by 29 inches of rain in 12 hours to set new European record
3 years, 3 months ago

Italy battered by 29 inches of rain in 12 hours to set new European record

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A European record was broken in Italy after more than 29 inches of rain fell within the space of 12 hours earlier this week. Red alerts, which is the highest level, were issued when the Erro river flooded areas of Pontinvrea, the Bormida overflowed in Cairo Montenotte, and the Letimbro caused flooding in Savona, according to the FloodList website. In the nearby town of Cairo Montenotte, about 20 miles west of Rossiglione, a record 19.5in of rain fell in just six hours. Such catastrophic flooding is now between 1.2 and 9 times more likely to happen because of global warming, according to a report published in August by the World Weather Attribution climate analysis group.

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Heavy Rain Claims One Life, Sparks Floods in Italy
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Heavy Rain Claims One Life, Sparks Floods in Italy

China Daily  

Heavy rains and flooding have caused significant damage in Italy, with one life lost and numerous homes and businesses destroyed. The Emilia-Romagna region in the north of the country was particularly hard hit, with the city of Bologna recording more than 160 millimeters of rainfall in extreme conditions. The region is expected to remain on its knees for the next …

Weather Updates: Severe Flooding Hits Italy, Causing Widespread Destruction | ABP News
4 months, 1 week ago

Weather Updates: Severe Flooding Hits Italy, Causing Widespread Destruction | ABP News

ABP News  

Italy is grappling with severe flooding that has caused extensive damage across several regions. The hardest-hit areas include Emilia-Romagna and parts of Tuscany, where communities have been submerged under several feet of water. The Italian government has declared a state of emergency, allocating resources for immediate relief efforts and promising financial assistance for recovery. Schools and public buildings have been …

Italy’s deadly floods just latest example of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes
1 year, 7 months ago

Italy’s deadly floods just latest example of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes

Associated Press  

ROME — The floods that sent rivers of mud tearing through towns in Italy’s northeast are another drenching dose of climate change’s all-or-nothing weather extremes, something that has been happening around the globe, scientists say. Antonello Pasini, a climate scientist at Italy’s National Research Council, said a trend had been establishing itself: “An increase in rainfall overall per year, for …

Torrential rains in drought-stricken northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One race
1 year, 7 months ago

Torrential rains in drought-stricken northern Italy kill 8, cancel Formula One race

LA Times  

Exceptional rains Wednesday in a drought-stricken region of northern Italy swelled rivers over their banks, killing at least eight people, forcing the evacuation of thousands and prompting officials to warn that Italy needs a national plan to combat climate-change-induced flooding. The heavy rains also forced Formula One to cancel this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, in order not to tax emergency …

Severe flooding in Italy kills 2; drought persists
1 year, 8 months ago

Severe flooding in Italy kills 2; drought persists

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A day and a half …

Italy faces fresh drought alert as Venice canals run dry
1 year, 10 months ago

Italy faces fresh drought alert as Venice canals run dry

India Today  

Weeks of dry winter weather have raised concerns that Italy could face another drought after last summer's emergency, with the Alps having received less than half of their normal snowfall, according to scientists and environmental groups. The warning comes as Venice, where flooding is normally the primary concern, faces unusually low tides that are making it impossible for gondolas, water …

Italy faces new drought alert after another dry winter
1 year, 10 months ago

Italy faces new drought alert after another dry winter

Firstpost  

Italian rivers and lakes are suffering from a severe lack of water, the Legambiente environmental group was quoted by Reuters as saying on Monday, with attention focused on the north of the country. Milan: With the Alps, the highest and most extensive mountain range system having received less than half of their normal snowfall, Italy could face another drought after …

Italy’s farmers in race against time as drought threatens crops
2 years, 5 months ago

Italy’s farmers in race against time as drought threatens crops

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Farmers in Italy’s Lombardy region are desperately trying to save their crops, regional authorities have …

Exceptional high tide inundates Venice for third time in a week, as Italy suffers widespread flooding
5 years, 1 month ago

Exceptional high tide inundates Venice for third time in a week, as Italy suffers widespread flooding

ABC  

Venice was hit Sunday by a record third exceptional tide in the same week while other parts of Italy struggled with a series of weather woes, from rain-swollen rivers to high winds to an out-of-season avalanche. Key points: Water levels peaked at 1.5m on Sunday Tuesday's high of 1.87m was the city's worst flood in 53 years Italy is suffering …

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