Severe storms have hit several regions in Italy over the past few days, causing devastation in popular tourist areas like the Sorrento Peninsula and parts of the Amalfi Coast. The heavy rainfall resulted in flooding, with streets turning into rushing rivers and waterfalls cascading down onto the city of Sorrento over the weekend.
According to reports from the fire department, intense rainfall led to flash floods, with streams of water carrying debris down to the sea. The heavy rain, along with lightning strikes, caused chaos in the region, leading to burst sewer manholes, stranded vehicles, and debris littering the streets. Some roads had to be temporarily closed, and the fire department was busy clearing important traffic routes for hours.
Videos and photos shared by Italian media captured the extent of the storm’s impact. One video showed a bus struggling against the current of a fast-flowing, brown-colored river running through the city streets. The force of the water was evident as it rushed towards the sea, with a gaping manhole cover hinting at the power of the floodwaters.
The central Piazza Tasso in Sorrento saw an unusual sight as the water formed waterfalls cascading onto the coastal road, which winds between the city’s high cliffs. A driver captured this spectacle from their vehicle, showcasing the force of nature in action.
Reports from Napoli Today highlighted additional damages in the Vesuvius area, as well as on the islands of Ischia and Capri. Six families in the town of Torre del Greco had to be evacuated temporarily due to a collapsed house wall, which luckily did not cause any injuries but damaged parked cars. An landslide was also reported in the Marina Piccola community.
These severe weather events come on the heels of a tragic incident in early October when a grandmother and her five-month-old grandchild from Munich were swept away in a flood during a storm in Italy. After days of searching, their fate was confirmed, adding to the devastation caused by the recent severe weather in the region.
