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.
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.
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.
Rain pummels Tuscany, Florence's Arno above alert level
Bad weather on Friday pummelled Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna as several rivers in the two regions were above alert level for torrential rain and flooding. In Tuscany, where schools remained closed in several cities including Florence amid an orange weather alert,
Florence and Pisa on alert as flooding hits Italy
Flooding and landslides have been reported in parts of northern Italy amid red weather alerts affecting cities including Florence and Pisa. Torrential rain prompted the alert for parts of Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna, with heavy and persistent rainfall expected into the afternoon on Friday.
LATEST: Dozens evacuated in Italy's flood-hit Tuscany
Italian authorities ordered dozens of people in Tuscany to leave their homes Friday after heavy rains swelled rivers and flooded streets near the historic cities of Florence and Pisa.
Florence cathedral closed as Italy's Tuscany on flood alert
Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in an area near Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings and
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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