2024-07-14 23:45:29
BOLZANO. In South Tyrol the level of Orange alert of the Civil Protection. “In the alert bulletin of the Provincial Functional Centre, the alert level due to strong storms, landslides and debris flows will be orange, while it will be yellow for floods”, explained Willigis Gallmetzerdirector of the Provincial Functional Office and deputy director of the Civil Protection Agency – today the Civil Protection meeting to assess the situation.
After yesterday’s civil protection status was raised to alpha, it was decided to maintain this status, as the ground, still superficially impregnated, could cause possible landslides, mudslides and rockfalls. Further storms are expected in the next few hours and in the evening until late at night; tomorrow, Saturday 13 July, the precipitation will ease and the weather will stabilize again.
During the evaluation meeting two minor weather-related events were reported, Vallesin the Municipality of Rio Pusteria, and Ciamaur, in the Municipality of San Vigilio di Marebbe. The Fire Brigade reported damage following the strong storms also in the plains. The hydrologists of the Province will continue to monitor the situation; with the exception of theUpper Isarco Valleyfrom the Passeier Valley and of the river On the leftwater levels have not risen significantly. The Traffic Central has reported heavy traffic and congestion on the state road of Puster Valley and on the highway of Brennerbetween Chiusa and Brennero. The Civil Protection will meet again tomorrow to discuss the situation.
2024-07-14 23:45:29