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The death toll from the floods in northern Italy now stands at 13, and the damage is extensive. There would be billions, while 400 roads have collapsed. In places, as much rain fell in one night as in six months.
It’s the end of the ordeal for this man. After spending 24 hours stuck in his house, he is finally safe. Throughout the day, the Italian firefighters have multiplied rescues in helicopter. At least 13 people have died according to local authorities. This morning the rain stopped, but everywhere, the rivers came out ofand their bed. In the tourist town of Lugo it is impossible to move around.
Repairs estimated at several billion
In places, it fell the equivalent of six months of precipitation, so the military had to join the firefighters to evacuate the homes. The inhabitants have lost almost everything. Harvests are also lost. The damage s‘would raise to several billion euros, and the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna has been cancelled.
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