Severe flooding has been confirmed on the Italian island of Ischia in the Bay of Naples, as indicated by social media reports shared at approximately 11:30 AM UTC on September 23rd. The extent of the damage and the cause of the flooding remain under investigation. User-generated content posted to X by the account 'volcaholic1' at 11:30 AM UTC showed significant water levels impacting the island. This report follows earlier mentions of flooding in coastal areas of Italy, including Ischia and San Terenzo, Liguria, which emerged this morning. Previous reports from earlier on September 23rd indicated flooding in San Terenzo, Liguria, and on Ischia. While footage depicted substantial water in Ischia, details on the specific causes and extent of damage were limited at that time. Further information on the current situation in Ischia is expected as officials provide updates.
