Intense Storms Reach Italy As Central Europe Battles Severe Flooding

Flooding has already hit the central city of Pescara, and weather alerts have been issued from the northern coast of Emilia-Romagna to the southern regions.

These warnings come as parts of Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Austria have been devastated by flooding this week, leaving at least 21 people dead. Authorities in Croatia, Hungary, and Slovakia are also bracing for potential flooding in the coming days.

The extreme weather is being caused by Storm Boris, which brought heavy rain and snow over the weekend.

In southern Poland, more than 5,000 soldiers have been deployed to assist, with 40,000 residents evacuated from the town of Nysa.

While floodwaters have started to recede in some areas, they continue to spread in others. In Polish towns like Glucholazy, the damage is evident as the town’s main bridge collapsed, and streets are covered in mud.

Polish authorities have confirmed at least six deaths, though some media reports suggest the toll could be higher.