Storm kills at least 16 on Italian island of Sardinia, two missing
A storm has killed at least 16 people on the Italian island of
Sardinia, with two people unaccounted for and fears the death toll will
rise, officials say.
Confirming the deaths to
CNN affiliate Sky TG24, Regional President Ugo Cappellacci described the
situation as "dramatic" and "critical."
Italian Prime Minister
Enrico Letta held a Cabinet meeting to declare a state of emergency in
Sardinia. He told reporters the government has allocated 20 million
euros ($27 million) in immediate aid to the Mediterranean island.
The money will be used to help save lives, assist the displaced and repair roads, he said.
Italian President Giorgio Napolitano issued a statement expressing solidarity with the affected communities.
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