Italy - November 13, 2024 Torrential rainfall battered the province of Catania on November 13, unleashing widespread flooding, disrupting roadways, and trapping residents in their homes and vehicles. Emergency services have been inundated with over 70 calls for help since early morning, deploying firefighters, including an amphibious vehicle, to reach those in dire need across towns like Torre Archirafi, Riposto, Giarre, Acireale, and Aci Sant’Antonio. In Altarello, four people, including two with disabilities, were rescued from the lower floors of their flooded home after a nearby watercourse overflowed. The relentless storm continues to challenge the region's emergency response capabilities.