Storm Boris Batters Italy After Devastating Central Europe
Storm Boris is striking the north-east and central regions of Italy, just days after triggering widespread flooding across central Europe.Over 1,000 residents in the north-eastern region of Emilia Romagna have been evacuated, while towns in the central region of Marche reported serious flooding and disruption. Two people remain missing.

On Thursday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced €10 billion (£8.4 billion) in EU funding for the affected countries. The announcement followed her meeting with the leaders of Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria to coordinate aid for the flood-stricken region.

Schools across Emilia Romagna have been closed, with some roads affected by landslides and severe disruptions to railway traffic. Authorities have urged residents to avoid basements and move to higher floors of their homes. In Ravenna, schools, libraries, and parks were shut, while the University of Bologna cancelled exams and classes.
Faenza has been the hardest hit, with the levels of its two rivers rising sharply overnight. Local media reported that some residents had to evacuate their homes in dinghies during the night. The high river levels have also led to sewage system overflows.

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