Rescue effort continues after floods and landslides on Italy’s Ischia

Heavy rainfall caused flash floods and landslides on the Italian island of Ischia, in the north of the Gulf of Naples. According to local sources, 7 people, including a baby and children, were killed in the floods and landslides, and 5 others have gone missing. More than 200 people were evacuated, and 30 houses were flooded, local authorities said. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in the flood-affected areas.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni declared a state of emergency and announced financial aid worth €2 million to cover the damages.

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