Devastating Floods Ravage Emilia-Romagna, Northern Italy: Death Toll Rises to 13 as Farms and Homes Destroyed
May 21, 2023: In a tragic turn of events, the death toll from the catastrophic floods in Italy's northern region of Emilia-Romagna has risen to 13. The devastating floods have forced thousands of people from their homes and caused severe destruction to farms in an area renowned for its agriculture. The eastern side of Emilia-Romagna, known as Romagna, was particularly hard-hit by torrential rains, resulting in approximately 300 landslides, 23 overflowing rivers, 400 damaged or destroyed roads, and 42 municipalities inundated by floodwaters. The floods have had a severe impact on agriculture in the region. More than 5,000 farms have been submerged, resulting in the loss of numerous animals and tens of thousands of hectares of vineyards, fruit trees, vegetables, and grain crops submerged under water, according to agricultural lobbyist Coldiretti. These floods are part of a series of extreme weather events that have struck Italy in the past year, highlighting the transformation of onc