The government has issued a stark warning to UK tourists after severe flooding ravaged parts of Italy. More than 160mm of rain fell on Bologna last weekend as extreme weather struck northern Italy
One person died after their car was swept away in the town of Pianoro. The region of Emilia Romagna has been the most affected by flooding, although the entire country has been gripped by storms.
River banks burst as heavy rain caused flash floods, while emergency services intervened in Sicily to rescue people from roofs of buildings. In some areas people have been told to avoid non-essential travel.
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In an update on October 21, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issued new information. It said: “Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas of Italy, particularly Emilia Romagna, Liguria and Sicily.
“Rail services and roads may be affected. The website of Ferrovie dello Stato has more information (in Italian only).
“Check with your tour operator or accommodation provider before you travel and follow the instructions of local authorities. The website of the Civil Protection Department has more information.”
Travel advice has also been updated for Lebanon and Greece over the past few days. People travelling to the Middle East country are no longer being made to register their presence, although the facility could be relaunched in future. This follows an escalation of the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel.
Chelsea fans heading to to Athens this week for Chelsea’s Europa Conference League match again Panathinaikos are being advised to plan their travel in advance of kick off and take care of personal possessions in crowds and on public transport.
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