Intense storms battering central Europe are now reaching Italy, where warnings for heavy rain, strong winds and floods have been issued for much of the country.
Floods are already reported in the central city of Pescara, while the Italian meteorological service's weather alerts apply from the northern coast of Emilia-Romagna to the far-south.
The warnings come as flooding has devastated parts of Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Austria this week, leaving at least 21 people dead.
Authorities in Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia are also warning of flooding in the coming days.
The significant flooding has been caused by Storm Boris, which brought vast amounts of rain and snow at the weekend.
More than 5,000 soldiers have been deployed to help people in southern Poland, including the 40,000 residents evacuated from the town of Nysa.
The flood waters are receding in some places in the region and spreading in others, with the extent of the damage revealed in places like Glucholazy.
The town's main bridge has collapsed after being damaged by the swollen river, while many of its streets are covered in a thick layer of mud.
Polish police confirmed at least six people have died, cautioning against against “false information” following media reports that have put the total number of people killed at more than a dozen.
Floods are already reported in the central city of Pescara, while the Italian meteorological service's weather alerts apply from the northern coast of Emilia-Romagna to the far-south.
The warnings come as flooding has devastated parts of Poland, the Czech Republic, Romania and Austria this week, leaving at least 21 people dead.
Authorities in Croatia, Hungary and Slovakia are also warning of flooding in the coming days.
The significant flooding has been caused by Storm Boris, which brought vast amounts of rain and snow at the weekend.
More than 5,000 soldiers have been deployed to help people in southern Poland, including the 40,000 residents evacuated from the town of Nysa.
The flood waters are receding in some places in the region and spreading in others, with the extent of the damage revealed in places like Glucholazy.
The town's main bridge has collapsed after being damaged by the swollen river, while many of its streets are covered in a thick layer of mud.
Polish police confirmed at least six people have died, cautioning against against “false information” following media reports that have put the total number of people killed at more than a dozen.
The country's prime minister, Donald Tusk, has declared a month-long state of natural disaster - with the worst flooding expected to hit the city of Wroclaw on Wednesday.
