Rescuers dug in the mud for a second Sunday in search for people thought lost in Massive landslide on Italian resort island of Ischia.
One body has been recovered on Saturday and two families with children They remained among the 11 missing in port city of Casamicciola, feared to be buried under mud and debris which firefighters said was 6 meters (20 feet) deep in some places.
Mud and water tend to fill everything space”The speaker for Italian firefighter Luca Cari told RAI state TV. “our teams They are looking with Hope, even if it’s very difficult.”
“Our biggest hope is that people identified as missing found Refuge with Relatives and friends did not advise of their position added.
Risks of Landslides continued in Section of farthest city up The mountain that requires research teams To enter on foot, he said.
Small bulldozers focused on Clearing roads overnight allow rescue vehicles to me passwhile diving teams was brought in in To check cars that have been pushed into the sea.
“We are continuing to search with Our hearts are broken because among the missing are they also Palace,” Giacomo Pascal, Mayor of neighboring town of Laco Amino, by Ray.
Pope Francis expressed his closeness to people of ishia through traditional Sunday blessing in Saint Peter’s Square. “I pray for victims, for Those who suffer and for Those who are involved in He said.
Prefect of Naples, Claudio Palomba, on Sunday said official number of 11 were missing, while four people injured and 160 displaced from their homes, according to La Presse newspaper news Agency. He said 15 homes The stream overwhelmed her of Clay.
Massive landslide before dawn on Saturday was triggered By extraordinary rainfall, Mass was sent of Mud and debris rushes down Mountain slope towards the port of Casamicciola, collapsed buildings and the church vehicles in the sea. By Sunday, 164 people they were left homeless before events.
A widely circulated video showed a covered man with Clay, clinging to the shutter, chest deep in muddy water.
The island received 126 mm (almost 5 inches) of rain in six hoursHeavy rain in 20 years, according to officials. Experts said the disaster was exacerbated by building in Regions of high risk on mountain island.
“There is land that cannot be conquered. You cannot change.” use of An area where there is water. the classroom of Water caused this disaster, geologist Riccardo Caniparoli told RAI. “There are customs and laws that are not respected.”
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, held a cabinet meeting for Later Sunday to announce the state of Emergency on The island.
“The government It expresses closeness to the citizens and to the mayors and towns of The island of Ischia, and thank you research rescue workers for Meloni said in a permit.
Rescuers dug in the mud for a second Sunday in search for people thought lost in Massive landslide on Italian resort island of Ischia.
One body has been recovered on Saturday and two families with children They remained among the 11 missing in port city of Casamicciola, feared to be buried under mud and debris which firefighters said was 6 meters (20 feet) deep in some places.
Mud and water tend to fill everything space”The speaker for Italian firefighter Luca Cari told RAI state TV. “our teams They are looking with Hope, even if it’s very difficult.”
“Our biggest hope is that people identified as missing found Refuge with Relatives and friends did not advise of their position added.
Risks of Landslides continued in Section of farthest city up The mountain that requires research teams To enter on foot, he said.
Small bulldozers focused on Clearing roads overnight allow rescue vehicles to me passwhile diving teams was brought in in To check cars that have been pushed into the sea.
“We are continuing to search with Our hearts are broken because among the missing are they also Palace,” Giacomo Pascal, Mayor of neighboring town of Laco Amino, by Ray.
Pope Francis expressed his closeness to people of ishia through traditional Sunday blessing in Saint Peter’s Square. “I pray for victims, for Those who suffer and for Those who are involved in He said.
Prefect of Naples, Claudio Palomba, on Sunday said official number of 11 were missing, while four people injured and 160 displaced from their homes, according to La Presse newspaper news Agency. He said 15 homes The stream overwhelmed her of Clay.
Massive landslide before dawn on Saturday was triggered By extraordinary rainfall, Mass was sent of Mud and debris rushes down Mountain slope towards the port of Casamicciola, collapsed buildings and the church vehicles in the sea. By Sunday, 164 people they were left homeless before events.
A widely circulated video showed a covered man with Clay, clinging to the shutter, chest deep in muddy water.
The island received 126 mm (almost 5 inches) of rain in six hoursHeavy rain in 20 years, according to officials. Experts said the disaster was exacerbated by building in Regions of high risk on mountain island.
“There is land that cannot be conquered. You cannot change.” use of An area where there is water. the classroom of Water caused this disaster, geologist Riccardo Caniparoli told RAI. “There are customs and laws that are not respected.”
The Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, held a cabinet meeting for Later Sunday to announce the state of Emergency on The island.
“The government It expresses closeness to the citizens and to the mayors and towns of The island of Ischia, and thank you research rescue workers for Meloni said in a permit.