Florence averts disaster thanks to key floodgate
Florence was out of danger due to the "decisive" role of a key floodgate that prevented the Arno river from bursting its banks after heavy rains, Italian authorities said Saturday.About 250 people were evacuated from their homes Friday after the equivalent of a month's worth of rain fell in six hours,
Florence out of danger thanks to key floodgate
Florence was out of danger due to the "decisive" role of a key floodgate that prevented the Arno River from bursting its banks after heavy rains, Italian authorities said.
Red Alerts in Florence and Pisa: Severe flooding
Authorities in Italy have placed Florence, Pisa, and surrounding areas under a red weather alert due to heavy rainfall and severe flooding.
Italy on 'red alert' as heavy rains cause flooding
Italian authorities issue a red weather alert after heavy rains swell rivers:: March 14, 2025:: Florence, ItalyRiver Arno, usually a tranquil waterway in the historical city of Florence, was swollen beyond its usual banks with rapid currents carrying an assortment of debris including branches and a car tire.
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.
Florence alert eases as Arno river under control
A red weather alert issued Friday by authorities in Florence, as well as in major cities across Tuscany, after heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets was eased on Saturday when weather conditions improved.
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.
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