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No all-clear in the northern Italian region of Emilia-Romagna: Along the Adriatic coast, the highest red alert level continues to apply in many places after heavy rainfall led to flooding. Although the evacuations are in full swing with the rain now weaker, geologists are now warning of landslides. Many roads are blocked and destroyed and have to be completely rebuilt.
In the city of Ravenna, which was hit hard by floods, the staff of a museum set up emergency shelters for those affected.
Francesca Masi, museum director:
"I received a phone call after midnight telling me that the mayor had thought about accommodating the people in the Classis museum. I said that we would be ready in 15 minutes. There was nothing more to say, also because it is my job to open museums to the public.«
On Tuesday and Wednesday it had rained in the region as much as usual in half a year. Numerous rivers burst their banks, and the water flooded fields, roads and houses at breakneck speed. According to the authorities, the floods displaced around 36,000 people from their homes. More than 5000 helpers have been mobilised to provide support in the region.
Gabrielle Valenti, evacuated resident:
"We are all doing well here. But I feel bad. All the water hit us all. Maybe I'll be one of the lucky ones. I still have a home, but there are people who have lost everything."
A helicopter had crashed in Belricetto di Lugo, which was supposed to investigate a damaged power line. One of the four occupants was injured. So far, at least 14 people have died as a result of the extreme weather event in Italy.
On Sunday, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is also expected to visit the hardest-hit areas. The head of government has left the current G7 summit in Hiroshima, Japan, earlier than planned.