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Italy: chaos and desolation after mudflows and stones on the island of Ischia [FOTOS]

Dozens of people went missing this Saturday in island of ischiain the south of Italyafter heavy rain caused a landslide.

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Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the situation

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said the situation was “very serious” and that 12 people were missing. island of ischia. Others were still trapped under the mud.

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The media put the number of people missing on the island of Ischia at 13, but authorities warned that the figure could change due to difficulties on the ground.

The media put the number of missing people at 13. island of ischiabut authorities warned that the figure could change due to local difficulties.

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Bad weather has hampered rescue efforts on the island of Ischia, off the coast of Naples.

Bad weather hinders rescue efforts in island of Ischia, located off the coast of Naples.

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“So far, no deaths have been confirmed,” Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi said after the avalanche. Island of Ischia.

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Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, quoted by various media outlets, said earlier that at least eight people were killed in a landslide on the island of Ischia.

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, quoted by various media outlets, said earlier that at least eight people were killed in a landslide on the street. Island of Ischia.

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The landslide occurred early on Saturday morning in the small town of Casamicciola Terme in the north of the island of Ischia.

The landslide occurred early Saturday morning in the small town of Casamicciola Terme in the north Island of Ischia.

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The rain that hit Ischia caused the cape to collapse, which buried numerous houses under it, destroyed buildings, dragged stones and uprooted trees, and vehicles were carried away from the street into the sea itself.

The rain that fell on ischia This led to the collapse of the cape, which buried numerous houses under it, destroyed buildings, dragged stones and uprooted trees, and carried vehicles from the street to the very sea.

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The representative of the fire brigade, Luca Cari, confirmed that they had already managed to rescue several victims from the mud after the mudflow and stones on the island of Ischia.

Fire brigade spokesman Luca Cari confirmed that they were able to rescue several victims from mud after a landslide and rocks in island of ischia.

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“The search for missing persons, evacuations and assistance to people in danger continue,” the Civil Protection Department said on Twitter about the tragedy in island of ischia.

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Firefighters said they were sending help from Naples, the nearest city, but insisted weather conditions were making access to the island of Ischia difficult.

Firefighters said they were sending aid from Naples, the nearest city, but insist weather conditions make it difficult for firefighters to reach. island of ischia.

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In the hardest-hit area of ​​Casamicciola Terme in the north of the island of Ischia, at least 30 families were trapped in their homes without running water and electricity, and the road was blocked with dirt and debris, according to the ANSA news agency.

In the most affected area of ​​Casamicciola Terme, in the north island of ischiaAccording to the ANSA news agency, at least 30 families were trapped in their homes without water or electricity, and the road was blocked with dirt and debris.

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The island of Ischia is one of the main tourist destinations in Italy during the summer and is part of the Neapolitan archipelago, of volcanic origin and with steep slopes, so it often suffers from this type of landslides, most recently in 2009.

island of ischia It is one of the main tourist destinations in Italy during the summer and is part of the Neapolitan archipelago, of volcanic origin and with steep slopes, so it usually suffers from this type of landslide, most recently in 2009.

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Source: RPP

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