Floods in central Europe threaten new areas as 1,000 people evacuated in Italy

The Lamone river overflows its banks near Bagnacavallo, in the region of Emilia-Romagna, Italy (Fabrizio Zani/AP)

A massive flood wave moving across central Europe is threatening new areas and raising concerns among residents and leaders.

It also prompted European Union head Ursula von der Leyen to plan a visit to the region on Thursday.