Flood in Tuscany region, Italy (2023-11-02)

On the 2 November 2023 during afternoon, an intense weather system hit Italy with strong scirocco winds and high precipitations. The highest rainfall has occurred in Tuscany region between Pisa, Florence, Pistoia, and Prato provinces, with the Bisenzio River and some smaller secondary rivers flooding. The event is on-going and rainfall is expected to continue. Copernicus EMS Rapid Mapping is requested to provide initial rough estimation, flood extent and damage assessment emergency mapping.