Italy floods kill four
- 13 years ago
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Hours of torrential rain cause heavy flooding and mudslides in northeastern Sicily, killing at least four people.
Italy' Civil Protection Agency said the deaths occurred after a number of buildings were submerged in mud in the town of Saponara, near Messina, late on Tuesday.
The towns of Milazzo and Barcellona Pozzo Di Gotto were also affected.
More than 20 people have died in severe weather across Italy in recent weeks, with the heaviest impact felt in northern and central regions.
Hours of torrential rain cause heavy flooding and mudslides in northeastern Sicily, killing at least four people.
Italy' Civil Protection Agency said the deaths occurred after a number of buildings were submerged in mud in the town of Saponara, near Messina, late on Tuesday.
The towns of Milazzo and Barcellona Pozzo Di Gotto were also affected.
More than 20 people have died in severe weather across Italy in recent weeks, with the heaviest impact felt in northern and central regions.