Flooding Crisis Strikes Tuscany as Florence and Pisa Brace for Impact

Sat Mar 15 2025 06:07:12 GMT+0200 (Eastern European Standard Time)
Flooding Crisis Strikes Tuscany as Florence and Pisa Brace for Impact

Severe weather conditions prompt emergency status across northern Italy as heavy rainfall leads to significant flooding.


The region faces multiple challenges, including evacuations, road closures, and ongoing heavy precipitation expected to persist into the weekend.

Amid alarming weather reports, cities in Tuscany, including Florence and Pisa, have issued red alerts as relentless torrential rains lead to dangerous flooding and potential landslides. The warnings encompass several areas in the Tuscany and Emilia-Romagna regions as local authorities brace for the worst effects of the extreme weather.

On Friday morning alone, Florence recorded over 53mm of rain in a brief span, nearly double its average monthly total for March. Nearly 36mm of rain fell overnight, dramatically exacerbating the risk of flooding. The president of Tuscany has emphasized the need for residents to remain vigilant and cautious, ensuring rescue and health services are on standby.

In Bologna, reports of mudslides and landslides have sparked emergency evacuations for some residents ahead of the expected deluge. Fortunately, no casualties have been reported, as floodwaters began to recede by mid-morning. In a remarkable incident, local media noted that a family of four was rescued from a landslide in Badia Prataglia the night prior to the flooding.

Authorities have taken preemptive measures in Pisa, erecting flood defenses along the Arno River as water levels have exceeded the initial flood-risk threshold. Alongside flooding, fallen trees and inundated roads have posed challenges in Florence, where travel recommendations strongly advise against unnecessary outings, and parts of the A1 motorway are partially closed.

In response to the extreme conditions, educational institutions such as several campuses of the University of Florence and over 60 schools across the region have temporarily closed. Local forecasters predict the red weather alerts will persist throughout the day, with additional rainfall and storms likely affecting the northern parts of Italy through Saturday.

Historically, the region has been grappling with the consequences of climate change, as evidenced by prior flooding events. In September of last year, over 1,000 residents were evacuated following Storm Boris, which brought overwhelming rainfall and devastating floods resulting in loss of life and severe property damage. Scientists have identified climate change as a significant factor intensifying severe weather patterns in Europe, contributing to the increasing frequency of both heatwaves and extreme rainfall.

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