Cul-de-sac effect: Why Mediterranean regions are becoming more prone to extreme floods in a changing climate

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Oct 28, 2025, 6:00 am340 ptsTop
In May 2023, Italy's Emilia-Romagna region experienced devastating, if not unprecedented, floods that caused widespread damage to infrastructure, homes, businesses, and farmland. Seventeen people lost their lives, and the disaster caused an estimated €8.5 billion in damages. The persistent rainfall and…

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