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Two Germans missing after flooding
Two German tourists were swept away by the floods of a stream in Tuscany after heavy rain and are considered missing. The search for the grandmother and her five-month-old grandson is ongoing.
2024-09-24 23:55:08
Europe
Nature
Climate Change
Devastating Floods in Tuscany Sweep Away Grandmother and Baby
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Heavy rains in Tuscany have triggered severe flooding, sweeping away a German grandmother and her baby. Rescue teams, including divers and sniffer dogs, are tirelessly searching for the missing duo.
The baby's parents and grandfather were rescued from the roof of their vacation home. This catastrophe follows record rainfall, with 226 millimeters falling in just six hours.
Tuscany's President described the rain as unprecedented. The floods have also struck parts of the United Kingdom, causing road closures and disrupting rail services.
Extreme weather events continue to cause significant damage across Europe, highlighting the growing impact of climate change on our environment.
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A flood disaster occurred in the Tuscany region of Italy. A 5-month-old baby and his grandmother who arrived in the country on Tuesday are missing. Divers, rescue dogs and drones were involved in the rescue efforts. The flood started with the overflow of a local river in Montecatini Val di Cecina and left 700 homes without electricity. The baby's parents and grandfather were evacuated from their homes in Pisa. The Emilia-Romagna region in northern Tuscany was also affected by the flood disaster,..
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German family swept away by floods in Tuscany; Grandmother and 5-month-old baby missing; Parents and grandfather were able to save themselves.
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Heavy rain in Tuscany: Floodwaters sweep away grandmother and baby
Politics
Heavy rain in Tuscany led to flooding. A German grandmother and her baby were swept away. Rescue teams searched for the missing persons with divers, sniffer dogs and drones. The parents and grandfather could be rescued from the roof of their vacation home. The President of Tuscany spoke of unprecedented rain. There were also floods in the United Kingdom with 60-80 mm of rain, roads were closed and rail connections interrupted. Extreme weather events caused major damage in Europe.
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