Two families die in Sicily, death toll from Italian storms now reach at least 29
- 6 years ago
Italy continues to suffer from the aftermath of a devastating storm, with the death toll now reaching almost 30.
Nine members of two families died in the same house over the weekend in Sicily.
Among them were two children aged one and three.
Three other people died when their cars were swept away on the southern island.
Days of heavy rain and winds have killed at least 17 other people, mainly in the northern and western parts of Italy.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said he will convene a Cabinet meeting this week to announce a state of emergency in affected regions.
Nine members of two families died in the same house over the weekend in Sicily.
Among them were two children aged one and three.
Three other people died when their cars were swept away on the southern island.
Days of heavy rain and winds have killed at least 17 other people, mainly in the northern and western parts of Italy.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has said he will convene a Cabinet meeting this week to announce a state of emergency in affected regions.