Northern Italy is struggling with the aftermath of deadly floods that have left at least 14 people dead and thousands homeless. The region received half its annual rainfall in 36 hours, causing rivers to break their banks and leaving fields soaked. Rescue workers have been toiling through the night to evacuate residents, free roads from mud and debris, restore electricity and repair telephone towers. The Italian government is expected to declare a state of emergency in the region and has already allocated €30 million to help with the response. Residents have shown resilience and determination to overcome the anger and despair, with volunteers cleaning up the streets and hoteliers announcing that hotels will be open and ready to welcome vacationers next week.
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