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Severe bad weather in Val di Fassa, Italy, has caused landslides and flooding, affecting roads and isolating areas.

A significant bout of bad weather has struck the Val di Fassa area in Italy, leading to landslides and damage, especially near Gardeccia. Videos and reports confirm a torrent has submerged over 200 meters of roadway, isolating parts of the region. Civil protection agencies are actively working to keep local mountain refuges operational amid the debris flow. Similar severe wind events like a 'downburst' were recorded in Terni, indicating widespread unstable weather conditions.