Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni stated that Italy has authorized an emergency relief package worth more than 2 billion euros to assist flood-affected districts in northern Emilia-Romagna.
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— Giorgia Meloni (@GiorgiaMeloni) May 23, 2023
At least 15 people perished as a consequence of the floods, and over a week later, about 23,000 people are still homeless, and several communities are still submerged.
Meanwhile, the floods have ruined hundreds of hectares of land, particularly agricultural area.
Meloni gathered the Italian cabinet on Tuesday to approve the relief package after visiting the devastated districts on Sunday.
She stated that the help will not just go to flood victims, but also to health care providers and the tourism industry.
According to the Italian Prime Minister, this package covers emergency costs as well as tax and social contribution moratoriums for impacted households and businesses.
Check also: Emilia Romagna is a disaster. At least 13,000 people have been evacuated, with nine reported fatalities
