The wave of bad weather that has engulfed most of Italy follows. Heavy rains have caused flooding, while in Tuscany, the area most affected by bad weather, three victims have been reported.
Currently, the region has declared a state of emergency, while maintaining contact with the central government in case the situation worsens and other assistance is needed.
A firefighter in Veneto has been declared missing after he was swept away by water while placing sandbags to prevent his father's apartment from flooding.
The rivers are reaching their maximum quotas and very soon their outflow will further worsen the situation as the rains are expected to continue with high intensity in the following hours.
The authorities have suspended the teaching process in many schools, as major problems have been encountered in the circulation of vehicles and the railway.