People call for help as extreme floods engulf houses and roads in Italy

People trapped in a flat shouted for help as flood water engulfed entire houses in some parts of Italy. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► At least five people have died and thousands were evacuated from their homes after rainwater formed devastating floods in northern and central Italy. Fourteen rivers broke their banks in Emilia-Romagna and firefighters rescued citizens with helicopters or rubber dinghies from their roofs. The torrential rains followed months of drought that dried out the land, reducing its capacity to absorb water, worsening the impact of the floods, meteorologists have said. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian’s free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Italy #Floods #Weather #ExtremeWeather #Europe #News