Landslides and Floods Claim Seven Lives After Torrential Storms Across Italy, France, and Switzerland

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:59am on 02 Jul 2024,Tuesday Weather & Environment

Torrential rains across Italy, France, and Switzerland have resulted in tragic landslides and floods, claiming at least seven lives. In southeastern Switzerland, three individuals perished in a landslide triggered by heavy downpours, while in France's Aube region, three elderly people died when a falling tree crushed their car; one remains critically injured. Northern Italy faced severe flooding as the Noaschetta river overflowed, causing extensive damage. Rescue operations and evacuations continue, with Swiss authorities relocating hundreds from high-risk areas. The situation remains precarious with more rainfall expected in the coming days.

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