Flooding in Sardinia leaves at least three people dead

At least three people have been killed by flooding on the Italian island of Sardinia, according to authorities and local media.

In Bitti, a town in the province of Nuoro, streets were turned into rivers of mud which covered cars and flooded cellars.

“The situation in Bitti has been particularly dramatic,” regional environment councillor Gianni Lampis told reporters.

“We have been informed by the Mayor that two people have died and some are still missing,” Mr Lampis added.

A 55-year-old farmer was killed by a landslide and a 90-year-old man died at home, according to Italian news agency ANSA.

In addition, emergency services are also still searching for the body a woman in her…