The aftermath of the storm in Italy: Victims, ruined forests, pollution and 1 billion euros in damage

Italy is trying to rebuild after a number of violent storms that hit parts of the country last week, taking the lives of at least 20 people.

Meteorologists predict that heavy rain and storms will continue in parts of Italy this weekend, with Lacion, Campanian, Emilia Romanjwn and Veneton, amid areas that will continue to be difficult. Floods in Sicily have caused many roads to be closed, and authorities have ordered closure of schools and public areas.

Italian regions are now doing the estimate of damage caused by storms of the past few days, especially in the 6 regions placed under alert for several days. The northern region of Venato has been hit harder, while authorities believe the damage could require more than 1 billion euros to be repaired. The government, meanwhile, is considering the possibility that taxes and other fees will be halted in Italy's two northern regions, writes Top Channel

The picturesque village of Portofino, near Gennovwes, a much - planned holiday resort in the Italian Renaissance, was accessible only by sea, as the main road collapsed and an emergency passage opened to allow the evacuation of residents was considered very dangerous.

Forests in the Dolomite Mountains have collapsed as trees have been uprooted as a result of strong winds. The fallen trees have also caused the largest number of victims, in addition to other problems. According to authorities, over 14 million trees have been destroyed and will take more than 100 years to turn forests into their former condition.

Some towns in the northern province of Beluno were equally isolated after a mass of soil slipped, damaging a mountain road, and its opening efforts were hampered by torrential rains.

Venice also found itself underwater, with the level reaching historic levels last Monday, leading to the evacuation of tourists from the centre.