at least eight people They were killed by torrential rains and floods overnight in middle italian region of On Friday, authorities said rescuers were continuing the search for four people Missing.
About 400 mm (about 16 inches) of The rain fell within 2-3 hours, flooding the streets of Several cities around the regionThe capital city Ancona on Adriatic coast.
“she was like Earthquake”, Mayor Ludovico Caverni of City of Serra Sant Abondio, in an interview with the state radio “Rai”.
Snapshots from fire The brigades showed the rescuers on The floats are trying to evacuate people in The seaside town of Senigallia, while others have tried clear Tunnel of debris.
Stefano Aguzzi, head of civil protection in the Marche Regional governmentHe said the rain was much stronger than expected.
“We received a regular warning for Rain, but no one expected anything like He told reporters.
The head of The national civil protection While Fabrizio Corsio’s agency was heading to Ancona to assess the damage party campaign heads for The September 25 elections in Italy expressed their solidarity.
Enrico Letta, the leader of Center-left The Democratic Party said it would suspend its campaign in Marche”in a sign of blacksmith” and in Yes allow Its local activists to fully participate in Efforts to help The flood-hit Communities.
