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Italy Mudslide Claims Two Lives Amidst Torrential Rain
18 Nov
Summary
- Two people died after a mudslide destroyed homes in northern Italy.
- Extreme rainfall caused the Torre river to overflow, inundating streets.
- Around 300 residents were evacuated from the affected town.
Tragic consequences unfolded in northern Italy as a severe mudslide claimed the lives of two people in Brazzano di Cormons. The disaster struck after torrential rains caused the Torre river to surge over its banks, transforming streets into rivers of mud and destroying three homes.
Authorities confirmed the recovery of an 83-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, who were reported missing following the event. Local media identified the man as German, who was assisting his elderly neighbor when the mudslide hit. Emergency crews discovered their bodies under the rubble.
The deluge prompted the evacuation of an estimated 300 residents, with many forced to seek higher ground. Local officials described the severe damage and widespread problems caused by the intense rainfall, highlighting the massive mobilization of law enforcement and emergency services.
