As inclement weather continues to batter the Veneto region, firefighting teams have been working tirelessly to respond to emergencies, with over 280 rescues carried out in the last 24 hours alone.

The impact of the adverse weather conditions has been felt across the region, with significant rescue operations reported in various provinces. In Verona, 60 interventions were conducted, while Padova saw 59, Vicenza 71, Rovigo 26, Treviso 15, and Venezia 52.

Cologna Veneta, VR, Italy - May 16, 2024

As inclement weather continues to batter the Veneto region, firefighting teams have been working tirelessly to respond to emergencies, with over 280 rescues carried out in the last 24 hours alone.

The impact of the adverse weather conditions has been felt across the region, with significant rescue operations reported in various provinces. In Verona, 60 interventions were conducted, while Padova saw 59, Vicenza 71, Rovigo 26, Treviso 15, and Venezia 52.

Certain areas have been particularly hard-hit by the weather onslaught. In the municipality of San Bonifacio, Verona province, and in Montagnana and Casale di Scodosia in Padova province, emergency responders have been engaged in intensive operations to aid affected residents.

In a notable rescue effort, motorists stranded in flooded underpasses in Soave (VR) were assisted by the national firefighting corps' divers, highlighting the diverse challenges faced by emergency services in navigating the treacherous conditions.