Torrential rain continues to cause major disruption

A wave of strong winds and torrential
rain that has hit many parts of Italy this week continued to
cause major disruption on Friday, with the northwestern region
of Liguria hit particularly hard.

   
The rain caused a landslide that blocked the region's 523 Sestri
Levante State highway in the area of the town of Castiglione
Chiavarese, causing problems for commuters trying to get to work
at the nearby Fincantieri and Arinox plants and hundreds of
students who rely on public transport.

   
On Thursday the rain caused flooding and damage in many parts of
Genoa, where a tree was blown down and smashed into three parked
cars.

   
In Rome another tree was blown over, damaging three balconies.

   


   

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