Witnesses have reported devastating scenes of severe flooding in northern Italy as Storm Boris wreaked havoc across Europe on Thursday. Eyewitness accounts reveal terrifying moments as residents climbed onto rooftops seeking safety from the rising waters, with buildings collapsing in Traversara di Bagnacavallo.
Italian emergency services responded promptly, conducting helicopter rescues to assist those in peril after relentless rainfall persisted for about 36 hours.
Before striking Italy, Storm Boris had traversed Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania, and Austria, where it claimed the lives of at least 23 individuals. The impact of this storm has raised concerns about climate resilience and emergency response efforts in vulnerable regions.
