Bad weather with heavy rain and landslides has claimed at least one life in Ischia, Italy. Another 12 people are missing after a massive landslide from a mountainside in Casamicciola Terme engulfed several cars in traffic and homes, sending them into the sea.
An extensive search and rescue operation has been launched by the local authorities in Ischia in collaboration with the army forces to help people in difficulty and possible survivors from this tragedy that could take on huge proportions.
The president of the Campania region, Vincenzo De Luca, requested the declaration of a state of emergency for the island of Ischia and other areas affected by the bad weather. Until now, at least 200 people have been evacuated and placed in shelters.