What is happening in Italy: there, in Sicily, a whole city drowned
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A severe storm hit Italy. Heavy rainfall fell in Sicily, flooding the province of Trapani. The western part of the region suffered the most from the elements. Heavy rains overwhelmed the Werderama River, causing it to overflow and flood the city of Salinagrande. Dozens of residential buildings went under the water. Streams of water flooded houses and buildings, forcing residents to flee on the roofs and upper floors. More than 70 rescue operations were carried out to help those trapped in the water.
According to local authorities, several hundred residents were left without electricity. To date, evacuation continues in the cities of the province. Although the rains h