The three missing, two women and a man aged between 20 and 25, reportedly called for help on Friday when they broke into a river bank amid heavy rains amid rising waters, according to Xinhua news agency. Due to this, they were stuck on a small piece of high ground. Reported on Saturday.
But by the time officials reached the spot, the area was submerged and the victims were gone.
An official from the regional fire department confirmed local media reports, but did not provide additional information when contacted by Xinhua.
Reports said more than 40 rescue workers were involved in the search using small boats, trucks and drones.
Some reports said that police had traced a mobile phone signal to one of the victims, but later reports said it was discovered that the owner was no longer with the device.
Much of northern Italy has been affected by extreme weather over the past two weeks, causing floods, landslides and damage to agricultural fields and infrastructure.
Many local governments have declared special alerts to alert residents to the dangers posed by the weather.
But by the time officials reached the spot, the area was submerged and the victims were gone.
An official from the regional fire department confirmed local media reports, but did not provide additional information when contacted by Xinhua.
Reports said more than 40 rescue workers were involved in the search using small boats, trucks and drones.
Some reports said that police had traced a mobile phone signal to one of the victims, but later reports said it was discovered that the owner was no longer with the device.
Much of northern Italy has been affected by extreme weather over the past two weeks, causing floods, landslides and damage to agricultural fields and infrastructure.
Many local governments have declared special alerts to alert residents to the dangers posed by the weather.
