On the resort island of Ischia - in the south of Italy - a massive

occurred before dawn on November 26 due to a large amount of precipitation.

A wave of mud, debris and stones broke away from the island's highest mountain and fell on houses and roads in the town of Casamicciola Terme.

This is reported by the BBC.

According to the latest data, 30 houses were flooded, more than 200 people were left homeless.

A flow of mud and debris felled trees, engulfed buildings and dragged dozens of cars into the sea.

Photo: Associated Press

It is reported that the body of a woman was found under a thick layer of dirt, several more people are considered missing.

There is also information about 7 dead, including a

 "We heard a rumble at about three o'clock in the morning, then the first landslide came, followed by the second at about five in the morning. It was terrible," said Lisa Mocciaro, a resident of the city.

Photo: Associated Press

Italian Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi told reporters that the situation was very difficult and that the missing people were likely trapped under the mudflow.

Up to 155 mm of rain fell in six hours.

Photo: Associated Press

Ischia

is a volcanic island located about 30 km from Naples.

"Statistics show that Ischia has a large number of houses that were built illegally, exposing residents to constant danger from floods and earthquakes, which have often occurred on the hilly island in recent years," writes Reuters.

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