Sicily endures catastrophic flooding as a severe storm unleashes a year’s rainfall in 12 hours, sweeping cars to sea and prompting emergency rescues amid climate crisis-fueled extremes.

Firefighters help flood victims as heavy rains hit the island of Sicily:: Acireale, Italy:: November 13, 2024:: Giarre, Italy In Acireale, near Catania, a person was rescued after a swollen river flooded the ground floor of a house where four people,

Firefighters have had to carry out more than 64 interventions, especially in Catania, in just four hours. The strong storm hitting Sicily, in southern Italy, has caused road closures due to flooding and the closure of schools on the northeast coast of the island,

Local media reported on Wednesday that a serious flood situation prevails in Sicily following intense rainfall. In numerous areas, streets have transformed into raging rivers, carrying away cars. The fire department is aiding drivers and passengers stranded in their vehicles.

The heavy rainfall in recent hours has caused flooding in the region, resulting in significant material damage.