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Pray for Italy - Storms Leave 27 people Dead
4
November, 2018
The
worst storm in decades has ravaged Italy causing widespread flooding
and damage stretching from the north-east of the country all the way
to Sicily.
Twenty-seven
people have been confirmed dead in the storms, including a German
tourist that was struck by lightning on the island of
Sardinia.
Another
person was also killed by lightning and died in hospital days later
Italy’s Civil Protection Agency confirmed.
Another
person was also killed by lightning and died in hospital days later
Italy’s Civil Protection Agency confirmed.
On
Saturday, divers found the bodies of 9 people in a flooded house near
Palermo.
The
national fire department tweeted that among the dead was a father,
mother, children and grandparents. Media has reported the victims as
being from 2 families.
The
national fire department tweeted that among the dead was a father,
mother, children and grandparents. Media has reported the victims as
being from 2 families.
Winds
of up 190 kilometres an hour have stripped forests bare across the
country, with more than 14 million trees felled said Coldiretti.
Venice
is experiencing its worst flooding in a decade, as a combination of
high sea tides and a low pressure system have inundated the city with
water.
Severe Storm cause Major floodings in Palermo, Sicily
4
November, 2018
People
in Sicily Island in Italy, were left stranded on the roofs of their
homes after violent storms hit the the beautiful Italian island last
night.
A
night of torrential rain caused flash floods in Palermo, where high
water and mud covered roads and swept into houses.
No
one is reported hurt, though at least one person had to be winched to
safety.
No
one is reported hurt, though at least one person had to be winched to
safety.
Several
major roads were closed, including sections of state roads leading in
and out of Palermo. Some flights had to be diverted from the airport.
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