Philippine Embassy in Italy advises Filipinos of flooding in Marche, Italy

The Philippine Embassy in Italy on Saturday advised Filipinos of flooding in the central region of Marche.

In a Facebook post, the embassy also advised Filipinos in the affected and other nearby areas to continuously monitor the news.

"Local authorities are continuously monitoring the situation," it said.

In case of emergency, the Embassy said Filipinos should coordinate with local authorities and immediately contact any of the following:

• Philippine Embassy in Rome emergency hotline: (+39) 334 658 2118; and
• Philippine Consulate General in Florence: (+39) 055 4628848.

According to a Reuters report, at least 10 people died due to torrential rains and floods that hit Marche in Central Italy, based on information from local authorities.

Rescuers were still searching for three people reported missing. —Mel Matthew Doctor/KG, GMA News