Heavy rain swelled rivers and flooded streets in Florence on Friday, with authorities issuing a red weather alert for the historic Italian city and its surroundings, urging residents to stay indoors.

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In the central Tuscany region, schools remained closed in several cities, including Florence, where the local administration closed museums, cinemas and theatres. Local authorities and civil ...

Giani said floodgates and expansion tanks were ready to be opened if necessary to ease the pressure on the Arno, the river which runs through Florence and Pisa to the sea. To the northeast ...