Warning levels increased, Arno river is under observation – diepresse.com
The authorities have increased a storm warning for the cities of Florence, Prato, Pistoia and Pisa from Orange to red, after previously dent -like rains had broken over large parts of the region. The population was asked to exercise extreme caution.
Serious storms hit the Italian Tuscany on Friday. The authorities have increased a storm warning for the cities of Florence, Prato, Pistoia and Pisa from Orange to red, after previously dent -like rains had broken over large parts of the region. The population was asked to exercise extreme caution.
The Arno river is under observation. In Florence he reached a level of 3.64 meters. Schlusen were opened to reduce the water pressure. In Florence, the authorities ordered the early closure of the Uffizi, the world -famous art museum. The cathedral of Florence, as well as schools, parks and cemeteries were also closed as a precaution.
Shops and companies in Prato closed
The city administration of Prato north of Florence ordered Friday morning to close all business and companies. The city administration said that this precaution was necessary because there is a risk that the local rivers and streams will step over the banks.
The Rimaggio River stepped over the shores on Friday in heavy rains in the Tuscan city of Sesto Fiorentino north of Florence. All main roads in the city were flooded. The community called on the residents on social media not to leave their houses and go to the upper floors of the buildings. Schools were closed in over 60 municipalities in Tuscany, and ferry connections to the island of Elba were also suspended. The President of the Tuscany region, Eugenio Giani, called for the activation of civil defense. In the province of Lucca there were some landslides, because of which the road to the Apenninberg Abetone was interrupted.
Serious storms also in the Emilia Romagna
There were also serious storms in the northern Italian region of Emilia Romagna. Tuscany and Emilia Romagna had already been hit by violent storms and floods in recent years. Several people were killed. The authorities therefore make the highest caution.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wrote at X: « My thoughts are among the people who are affected by the storm, which is too much damage and difficult for the citizens. » It assured those affected to support the government. (APA)
