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Calabria Declares New Emergency Amid Severe Flooding Crisis

2/15/2026

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Calabria Declares Emergency

Calabria region seeks a new state of emergency after severe flooding and mudslides from heavy rains.
The move follows an earlier emergency declaration last month after Storm Harry caused significant damage.
Roberto Occhiuto, president of Calabria region, said agriculture and fishing sectors are severely impacted.
Firefighters conducted about 2,000 interventions across Calabria, Sardinia, and Sicily, including evacuations of around 500 residents in Cassano all'Ionio after the Crati river overflow.

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Cliff Slide Tragedy

A 58-year-old man died in Formello after a cliff slide destroyed his home following heavy rainfall on February 12, 2026.
Emergency services, including the fire brigade and carabinieri, responded to the scene to monitor the situation.
Two residents on an upper floor were injured and hospitalized but are not in serious condition.
In Calabria, severe weather caused flooding in the Busento and Campagnano rivers.
Roads are closed due to flooding.

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Calabria Declares Emergency

Calabria region seeks a new state of emergency after severe flooding and mudslides from heavy rains.
The move follows an earlier emergency declaration last month after Storm Harry caused significant damage.
Roberto Occhiuto, president of Calabria region, said agriculture and fishing sectors are severely impacted.
Firefighters conducted about 2,000 interventions across Calabria, Sardinia, and Sicily, including evacuations of around 500 residents in Cassano all'Ionio after the Crati river overflow.

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