Northern Italy Faces, Deadly Floods , With More Rain On the Way.<br />According to officials, at least eight people have <br />been killed and others are missing after heavy <br />downpours caused flooding in northern Italy.<br />BBC reports that approximately <br />5,000 people have already been evacuated <br />from the Emilia-Romagna region.<br />According to authorities, heavy rains caused <br />14 rivers to break their banks and flood 23 towns.<br />This weekend's Emilia-Romagna <br />F1 Grand Prix has been canceled as <br />a result of the widespread flooding.<br />BBC reports that the region is forecast to <br />experience more rain in the coming days.<br />It's probably been the worst night <br />in the history of Romagna. <br />Ravenna is unrecognizable for <br />the damage it has suffered, Michele de Pascale, Ravenna Mayor, via RAI.<br />Residents have been urged <br />to avoid rivers and other waterways <br />by Regional President Stefano Bonaccini.<br />Those who live in <br />areas close to watercourses <br />should move to higher floors, Stefano Bonaccini, Regional President, via BBC.<br />Meanwhile, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni <br />held an emergency crisis meeting <br />with Italy's civil protection officials.<br />It's in stark contrast to the state of <br />emergency declared by the Italian authorities <br />last year due to ongoing severe drought. <br />Further thundery downpours are expected <br />for Italy over the next couple of weeks, Chris Fawkes, BBC Weather Presenter, via BBC
