2011 European floods
The 2011 floods in Europe, were caused by a series of storms in the fall, including Cyclone Meeno and Tropical Storm Rolf. The floods occurred in late October–early November in Spain, France, Italy, and Ireland. In Italy, the River Po rose in Turin and a number of people (including two children) died in Genoa. A state of emergency in the Italian regions of Liguria and Tuscany was declared after floods killed 10 people on 27 October, causing mudslides. In Ireland, a state of emergency was declared in Dublin three days before. Ireland Thousands of homes and businesses were destroyed during sudden flash floods around the country. Dublin City Council declared a major emergency. Dundrum Town Centre in Dublin, one of Europe's biggest shopping centres, was evacuated shortly before 8 pm on 24 October 2011 after floodwaters surged through the doors, destroying most stores. The owner of a Mexican restaurant in the complex said five-feet of water had rushed down steps towards his business, causing thousands of euro worth of damage. Roads around County Dublin and County Wicklow remained shut the following day. Two deaths were reported in the country during October. Cecilia De Jesus, a 58-year-old Filipino care worker who