Motor racing-Emilia Romagna F1 Grand Prix called off due to weather

Rescuers take people to safety during rescue operations, in Forli, Italy after floods hit Italy's northern Emilia-Romagna region, in this handout image released May 17, 2023. Vigili del Fuoco/Handout via REUTERS

(Reuters) -The Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at Imola will not be held this weekend due to extreme weather in the northern Italian region, organisers said on Wednesday.

At least three people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes as devastating floods hit the Emilia Romagna region, authorities said on Wednesday.