• Storm Boris batters Italy
• The storm has already caused devastation throughout central Europe
• Storm is subsiding but river levels continue to rise across central Europe

Storm Boris batters Italy after causing devastation throughout central Europe

Storm Boris continues to wreak havoc across northeastern and central Italy, just days after causing devastating flooding throughout central Europe.

In the northeastern region of Emilia Romagna, over 1,000 residents have been evacuated, while severe flooding and disruptions have been reported in the central Marche region. Authorities have confirmed that two people are missing.

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Thursday that the European Union would provide €10 billion (£8.4 billion) in funding to help the affected countries. She made the announcement following a meeting with leaders from Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Austria in the Polish city of Wroclaw, which has been on high alert due to rising river levels.

Although the storm is subsiding in much of Italy, river levels continue to rise across central Europe. The rain is expected to ease by Friday and the weekend looks dry, but flooding risks may persist.