In September 2024, Emilia Romagna again experienced significant flooding, forcing 1,000+ evacuations, highlighting Italy's ongoing struggle with frequent and devastating flood events.
Italy's vulnerability to flooding lies in its geography, with limited space for water due to mountains and urbanization leading to reduced ground permeability.
Recent climate change impacts have intensified extreme weather in Italy, which saw a 22% increase in torrential rain events in 2023 compared to the previous year.
From January 2010 to September 2022, Italy suffered approximately 510 flooding events, with urbanization and climate factors contributing to the heightened risk.
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