Major flash floods inundate Sicily, Italy
Severe flash flooding was reported on the Sicily island, Italy, on December 6, 2016.
According to experts from the Severe Weather Europe, the floods were observed in Syracuse and Augusta, Sicily on the morning of December 6 (local time), as the region was under the impact of a cutoff low pressure field producing storms across the island.
Flash flooding in Augusta, Italy, December 6, 2016. Image credit: Meteo Real Time/Severe Weather Europe
Flash flooding in Augusta, Italy, December 6, 2016. Image credit: EU Storm Map/Severe Weather Europe
Flooding in Syracuse, Italy, December 6, 2016. Image credit: Meteo Real Time/Severe Weather Europe
Flooding in Syracuse, Italy, December 6, 2016. Image credit: Meteo Real Time/Severe Weather Europe
Meteorologists expect more local flooding will affect the southeastern Sicily over then next 48 hours. Up to 400 mm (15.7 inches) of rainfall is expected over the island.
Precipitation forecast in Italy over the next 48 hours. Image credit: wrfitalia/Severe Weather Europe
Featured image: Flooding in Syracuse, Italy, December 6, 2016. Image credit: Meteo Real Time/Severe Weather Europe
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