Floods: Number of evacuees rises to 15,000

(see related) (ANSA) - ROME, MAY 19 - The number of people who have had to leave their homes because of the flooding in Emilia-Romagna has risen to over 15,000 the regional government said on Friday.
    It said 8,000 of these people have found accommodation in hotels or in temporary dormitories set up by municipalities in schools, sports halls and gyms.
    Th others have found alternative accommodation at holiday homes or with friends or relatives. (ANSA).