A devastating flood in Italy has left a five-month-old baby, his grandmother, and two other tourists missing. The floods have wreaked havoc in the central Tuscany region, submerging towns and villages after a spell of bad weather across Europe.
Search and rescue teams are working tirelessly to find the missing individuals, utilizing divers, rescue dogs, and drones in a race against time. The baby’s parents and grandfather were rescued from a rooftop where they had sought shelter after their house was flooded in the Pisa province. The nationality of the missing tourists has not been confirmed.
The floods were triggered by a local river breaking its banks in Montecatini Val di Cecina in central Tuscany. Luca Cari, a spokesperson for the fire service, expressed the critical nature of the situation, stating, “We always aim at finding people alive, but this accident doesn’t leave us many hopes.”
This tragic event comes amid a series of extreme weather occurrences worldwide. In parts of Romania, Poland, Czech Republic, and Austria, historic floods have claimed the lives of more than 20 people and displaced thousands. In the UK, flash flooding in Bedfordshire and London trapped drivers and cars, prompting an amber weather warning for rain and numerous flood alerts.
In Cannes, France, strong floods swept away cars and people as water surged through the streets. Unprecedented snowfall in South Africa caused road closures, leading to traffic jams and severe delays across the country.
As the search for the missing individuals in Italy continues, the global impact of extreme weather events serves as a stark reminder of the importance of preparedness and resilience in the face of natural disasters. The thoughts and prayers of many are with those affected by these devastating floods.
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