Storm Boris hits northern Italy, bringing severe floods – video

Pounding rain has battered the region of Emilia-Romagna in northern Italy after Storm Boris reached the country. The storm has already killed at least 24 people in central and eastern Europe since last week, bringing widespread flooding and torrential rain. More than 1,000 people have been evacuated from their homes in the northern Italian region as the fire service continues its rescue operations. Severe weather warnings remain in place in Emilia-Romagna and the neighbouring region of Marche for the next 24-36 hours

• Storm Boris batters northern Italy, bringing severe flooding and landslides