Around 1,000 people in the
town of Lentigione, in the northern province of Reggio Emilia,
were being evacuated on Tuesday after the River Enza burst its
banks amid a wave of rain, snow, freezing temperatures and
gales.
Flood waters invaded both local residential and industrial
areas.
A helicopter was being used as part of the evacuation effort.
Much of Italy remained in the grip of the snow, ice, rain and
freezing temperatures that have caused major disruption,
especially in the north.
The Italian rail network company said some of the connections
that were suspended on Monday have been reactivated, but warned
passengers to keep up to date on its notifications, as the
situation is still problematic.
In Liguria the Entella, Vara and Magra rivers are being
closely watched for fears they could break their banks as well.
There is acqua alta (high water) in Venice too, with St
Mark's Square among the areas affected.
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