Rome in State of Emergency as Floods Continue
Rome has declared a state of emergency after two weeks of heavy rain.
Dozens of people have been left stranded in their homes and cars, rescued by whatever vehicles can make it through.
The level of the River Tiber has risen by five metres in two days. (AFP)
The level of the River Tiber has risen by five metres in two days and emergency services have been using boats to take people away.
Built in 200BC and once the site of a major battle, the famous Milvio Bridge is coming close to being submerged by the forces of nature.
Hundreds of sandbags are being filled to protect buildings and homes.
Rome's Mayor has declared a state of emergency and the Italian army has been brought in to help the city's residents prepare for flooding.
Forecasters say there are more storms to come.
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