Italy: Heavy Rain Causes River to Overflow, Rescue Underway in Friuli Venezia Giulia Region

The Friuli Venezia Giulia region of Italy has been devastated by flooding caused by the overflowing of the Judrio stream, which was swollen by hours of heavy rain on Monday, November 17. The flooding severely affected a limited area of the central-eastern Friuli plain, from Trivignano Udinese to Cormons, where water is reportedly everywhere. The severity of the disaster led the region to declare a state of emergency. Tragically, the flooding resulted in one confirmed fatality: the body of a 32-year-old German man was found in Cormons. Additionally, a 35-year-old Finnish man is missing in the nearby Belluno area.

General Strike March for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza - Italy

General Strike March for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza - Italy

Belluno, general strike, march for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

General Strike March for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza - Italy

General Strike March for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza - Italy

Belluno, general strike, march for the Global Sumud Flotilla and for Gaza. Italy. Photo by IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis Holds Audiences - Vatican

Pope Francis receives in private audience Delegation of the Diocese of Belluno-Feltre on the 60th anniversary of the Vajont disaster at the Vatican on January 19, 2024. Photo by Vatican Media/Catholic Press Photo/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM