Floods hit Italian and French Rivieras

Mediterranean regions of both countries have been badly affected by days of torrential rain.

Submerged

The evacuation of people trapped by rising floodwaters in northern Italy continued on Monday.

Island dwelling

The regions around Bologna, Genoa and Florence have experienced widespread flooding which has resulted in the deaths of two people.

Landslide

Although the heaviest of the rain has now cleared, river levels continue to rise.

 Cut off
Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in Bomporto, near Modena after the River Secchia overflowed its banks.
 Fishing for cars
The French Riviera was hit by the same system which caused widespread flooding across northern Italy.

Boats marooned

Le Luc in Provence recorded 144mm in just three days and 51mm fell in Nice on the 17th. Monthly average rainfall across the region is between 40 and 50mm.

 Under water
4,000 homes in the department of Var were left without power and some residents had to be airlifted to safety.
 
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