chinanews.comChina News Service November 26 According to Agence France-Presse citing Italian media sources, on November 26 local time, heavy rains caused a landslide on the Italian island of Ischia, killing 8 people so far.
On November 26, 2022, a landslide occurred on the Italian island of Ischia.
According to reports, mudslides swept through a local town, engulfing at least one house and sweeping cars into the sea. A search for the missing persons, evacuation and rescue efforts are currently underway. The nearby city of Naples was sending rescuers to the scene, but weather conditions made it difficult for them to access the island.
The local government has invited the residents of the island of Ischia to stay at home so as not to hinder the rescue efforts.
The Italian Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement that Prime Minister Meloni is closely monitoring the situation.
[Redattore responsabile: Hui Xiaodong]
