14 Killed, Over 36,000 People Displaced by Italy Floods

More than 36,000 people have been forced from their homes by deadly floods in Northeastern Italy, regional officials said Saturday, as rising waters swallowed more houses and fresh landslides isolated hamlets.

Violent downpours earlier this week killed 14 people, transforming streets in the cities and towns of the Emilia Romagna region into rivers, AFP reported.

And as more rain fell, regional authorities extended the red weather alert to Sunday.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Saturday she was leaving the G7 summit in Japan early to deal with the emergency.