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Foreign Office urgent travel alert as UK tourists warned of severe flooding

There has been disruption in some parts of Italy

by · Birmingham Live

British travellers are being warned of severe flooding which has hit Italy. According to the Foreign Office, the miserable weather has affected drivers on the roads and train services.

UK tourists are now being advised to check with their tour operator or accommodation provider before they travel. Heavy rain across some regions is thought to have caused some rivers to overflow.

In an update on October 20, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) issued information on severe weather and flooding across Italy. It said: "Severe weather and flooding is affecting many areas of Italy, particularly Emilia Romagna and Liguria.

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"Rail services and roads may be affected. The website of Ferrovie dello Stato has more information (in Italian only).

"Check with your tour operator or accommodation provider before you travel and follow the instructions of local authorities. The website of the Civil Protection Department has more information."