These are two men and one woman. The death toll rose to eleven. Another person is still missing, authorities said. 290 people are currently homeless.
One of the victims recovered on Thursday is believed to be the father of three children who died in the landslide. Heavy rains had caused flooding and landslides on the island. The northern part of the island was particularly affected. About 900 buildings were affected, reported the Minister for Civil Protection, Nello Musumeci, on Thursday in front of Parliament.
The Council of Ministers in Rome wants to adopt measures against natural disasters such as floods and landslides on Thursday. According to the government, 350 million euros are to be made available for 139 projects for geological safety.
There is a risk of flooding, landslides and erosion throughout Italy and not just on Ischia with just over 60,000 inhabitants. 94 percent of the municipalities are at risk, said Italian civil defense chief Fabrizio Curcio. Therefore, more prevention and improvement in the construction of weirs and on river banks are needed. People would also have to adjust their behavior in the event of severe weather warnings.
Source: Nachrichten
