Flash floods devastated Bardonecchia, Italy, causing the death of a 70-year-old man who was struck by water and mud. The incident followed heavy rainfall that broke the Frejus riverbanks, prompting the mayor to warn residents to stay indoors. Firefighters rescued at least ten individuals trapped by floodwaters. The situation mirrors previous weather-related disasters in the area, emphasizing growing concerns overfrequency of such extreme weather events amidst Italy's heatwave conditions.
"A water bomb hit the town of Bardonecchia, causing damage and unfortunately a victim," Piedmont's President Alberto Cirio said on social media. He remarked on the increasing frequency of such emergency situations due to weather events.
Videos published on social media showed water rushing down the Frejus, sending mud and debris over its banks. The town's mayor warned residents not to leave their homes or approach bridges.
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