At least seven people have been killed in central Tuscany when Storm Ciaran swept through Italy after causing chaos in more western parts of Europe.
Italian Civil Protection authorities said that 200 millimetres (nearly eight inches) of rain fell in three hours on Friday, marking the heaviest amount of rain recorded in the last 100 years.
The disaster had caused €300m of damage based on initial estimates, according to the the region’s president.
Climate scientists say human-induced climate change has led to heavier rainfall during storms like Ciaran, often resulting in more severe damage.
