Residents climbed onto roofs and trees to escape – 5 million euros to support those affected, Draghi announced
Central Italy hit last night by severe wave of bad weathercosting life at least ten people while many streets and houses were flooded.
Alongside the fate of four other people is unknown, including an eight-year-old child who was with his mother in a car. The mother was rescued by firefighters, but the strong water current swept away her child, according to the AGI news agency.
The injured amount to 50.
The most affected region is her province Anconaa port on the shores of the Adriatic, but the bad weather also hit the neighboring region of Umbria.
As the Associated Press news agency reports, many residents they climbed onto roofs and trees to escape.
In the province of Ancona, many areas remain without electricity and without phone lines while schools will remain closed today in the worst affected locations.
Mario Draghi: “5 million euros to support those affected by the bad weather”
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi announced a while ago that his government will immediately allocate 5 million euros to support those affected by the floods in central Italy.
“I sincerely thank everyone, from the Civil Protection to the firefighters and the volunteers,” said Draghi, who is currently traveling to the Marche region to see for himself the extent of the damage.
APE – BE, AP
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