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Severe Storms Unleash Widespread Flooding in Italy and Japan, Causing Evacuations and Loss of Life

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Severe storms have caused devastating flooding in Italy and Japan, leading to mass evacuations and tragic losses. Cyclone Boris has hit Emilia-Romagna and Marche, while Ishikawa Prefecture faces unprecedented rains.


Severe Storms Cause Devastation in Italy and Japan

In recent days, severe storms have wreaked havoc in both Italy and Japan, leading to widespread flooding, evacuations, and tragic losses of life. In Italy, the regions of Emilia-Romagna and Marche have been particularly hard hit by Cyclone Boris, which unleashed unprecedented rainfall, causing rivers to overflow and prompting mass evacuations. Over 1,000 people have been evacuated, with Ravenna and surrounding areas facing the brunt of the disaster. Tragically, two individuals are reported missing in Bagnacavallo, where a roof collapsed under the weight of the storm.

Meanwhile, in central Japan, more than 60,000 residents have been forced to evacuate due to severe flooding caused by heavy rains in Ishikawa Prefecture. Local officials reported that 44,700 residents from towns such as Wajima and Suzu were impacted, with one person reported missing. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued warnings of

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