Florence out of danger after heavy rains, thanks to key floodgate: Tuscany president
The Arno river, which runs through Florence and Pisa, is prone to flooding in spring and fall. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Florence, Pisa on flood alert as heavy rain closes museums and roads
Florence, Pisa on flood alert as heavy rain closes museums and roads - Residents have been evacuated as several major rivers threaten to burst their banks
Italy's Florence and Pisa on alert as heavy rains bring floods to some regions
Heavy rains has hit the northern Italian regions of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, pushing the main rivers in the regions above alert levels for floodings
People evacuated and museums close in Tuscany amid flooding
Torrential rains have caused Italian authorities to issue red alerts for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna. Dozens of people have been evacuated.
Italy's Florence on red alert after heavy rain, flooding
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in Florence, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings, urging residents to stay indoors.
Italy on Red Alert as Torrential Rain Triggers Tuscan Floods
Thunderstorms packing torrential rains triggered flooding across a number of Italian cities, disrupting flights and forcing the authorities to close schools, markets and other public areas.
Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy
Red alerts for flooding and landslides were issued for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna There has been flooding and landslides in parts of northern Italy as red alerts cover cities including Florence and Pisa.
Dozens evacuated in Italy's flood-hit Tuscany
Italian authorities ordered dozens of people in Tuscany to leave their homes on Friday after heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded streets near the historic cities of Florence and Pisa.
Tuscany floods force evacuations in northern Italy
Severe flooding in Tuscany prompted dozens of evacuations across northern Italy. Authorities reported that Florence, the region's capital, received nearly a month's worth of rainfall on Friday morning,
Florence cathedral closed as Italy's Tuscany on flood alert
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and urging residents to stay indoors.
Extreme weather 'red alert' in Tuscany, Emilia-Romagna
An extreme weather 'red alert' on Friday was in place in many areas of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna amid torrential rain and flooding. In Tuscany, schools were closed in several cities including Florence where they were set to remain shut on Saturday.
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