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The Italian region of Emilia-Romagna was devastated by severe floods in May 2023, killing 15 people, displacing more than 35 000 and resulted in an estimated €8.8 billion in damages. With the region still grappling with the aftermath, satellites have been instrumental in assessing the damages of the affected areas.
This map details the affected cities and shows how a month later, the lack of vegetation is an indicator of the severity of the flood.
Read full story: Satellites map aftermath of Emilia-Romagna floods