The flooding has claimed the life of at least two people
Torrential rain is lashing Italy’s northern region.
The extensive flooding has killed at least two people.
Local reports an elderly cyclist drowned when he was swept away by flood waters.
The body of a man aged around 70 was also found in an house that collapsed in a nearby village.
The fire brigade has carried out around 400 rescue operations, evacuating dozens of people.
The rain follows months of drought which raised concerns about the low water level in Italy’s largest river.
