Storm Ciarn: five dead as floods wreak havoc in Tuscany

Five people have died in Tuscany as Storm Ciarán swept through central and northern Italy overnight, bursting river banks and causing severe flooding. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► Announcing a state of emergency, Eugenio Giani, the president of Tuscany, described the situation as 'really very serious'. Several people have been reported missing as of Friday morning. Storm Ciarán has caused more than 12 deaths across western Europe, with winds of up to 207km/h (129mph) being recorded. The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► Sign up to the Guardian's free new daily newsletter, First Edition ► Website ► Facebook ► Twitter ► Instagram ► The Guardian on YouTube: The Guardian ► Guardian Australia ► Guardian Football ► Guardian. Sport ► Guardian Live ► #Italy #Tuscony #Floods #Weather #ExtremeWeather #News