GgoogleIT first seen 11 h ago, last 10 h ago, peak #3
Flash flood traps driver on car roof in Rome's Lake Togliatti
Original: nubifragio
A driver had to climb onto the bonnet of their car after becoming trapped in the waters of Lake Togliatti, on the outskirts of Rome, following a sudden cloudburst. Rescuers were alerted as the motorist called for help from the roof of the vehicle. The episode highlights the dangers of flash flooding in the capital and is drawing wide attention online.
Why now: A dramatic rescue situation caused by a sudden cloudburst is fresh and widely shared news in Italy
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Rank over time, top of the chart is #1. 3 snapshots from 11 h ago to 10 h ago.
Evidence
- Maltempo sull’Italia, allerta arancione in Toscana. Bomba d’acqua su Roma · la Repubblica
- Maltempo: alberi caduti e allagamenti a Roma. Allerte su altre regioni · Sky TG24
- Resta bloccato nel lago della Togliatti: automobilista sale sul cofano per chiedere aiuto · RomaToday
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