Heavy rains have caused flooding in northe Italy's Emilia-Romagna region.

Due to this, 9 people have died and several others are missing, according to the country's authorities.

So far, about 10,000 people have been evacuated from the area.

In addition, 14 rivers have burst their banks and 23 cities have been flooded.

The authorities also canceled this weekend's Emilia-Romagna F1 Grand Prix.

That is after a meeting held yesterday (17) between the local authorities and the race organizers of Imola.


(colombotimes.lk)