'Check before you travel!' Britons issued fresh Italy travel warning as 'severe flooding' hits region

'Check before you travel!' Britons issued fresh Italy travel warning as 'severe flooding' hits region

An aerial view reveals devastation after floods in Emilia-Romagna

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Anna Barry

By Anna Barry


Published: 21/09/2024

- 11:58

Updated: 21/09/2024

- 12:35

The latest travel advice affects holidaymakers in Emilia-Romagna, Italy

Britons in Italy have been given a fresh travel warning as flooding may affect their holidays.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave holidaymakers essential tips on how to stay safe.


The FCDO advised: "Severe flooding is currently affecting the region of Emilia-Romagna.

"There can be risks around riverbanks, green areas affected by flooding and stagnant water. The rail services between Faenza and Forli and Porto Maggiore and Ravenna are suspended.

Flooding in Faenza / Positano

Holidaymakers in the popular destination must be aware of new risks

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Flooding in Faenza

'Severe flooding is currently affecting the region of Emilia-Romagna'

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"The website of Ferrovie dello Stato has more information. Check with your tour operator or accommodation provider before you travel and follow the instructions of local authorities.

"The website of the Civil Protection Department has further information (in Italian only)."

The FCDO advised that this travel advice also covers Vatican City.

Britons in Hungary were also given some essential information about heavy rain and flooding, which is affecting one popular destination in particular.

Britons were advised: "Heavy rain and flooding is causing disruption, particularly in Budapest.

"Check before you travel (Budapest public transport, Nationwide road closure information, coach services).

"Following disruption to international train services to Vienna, services have resumed, but delays and cancellations are still possible. Check before you travel (Timetables, Hungary state rail customer service)."

For the relevant information, holidaymakers can consult the FCDO's Warnings and Insurance pages for both Italy and Hungary.

Flooding in Hungary

Hungary is also experiencing heavy rain and flooding, particularly in Budapest

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Those visiting both countries should consult the FCDO for essential, up-to-date information on warnings and insurance, entry requirements, safety and security, health and getting help in an emergency.

This comes as Britons were given a holiday warning as "severe disruption" broke out in European destinations.

Another Europe travel warning was issued over flooding that could cause chaos, with holidaymakers urged to postpone non-urgent journeys.

Further afield, Britons were given an Africa travel warning as holidaymakers risk falling victim to terrorism and kidnap.

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