Sardinia

Bad weather

Fears over rising sea levels and streams prompt evacuations in Capoterra and Sinnai.

Dozens of residents are abandoning their homes on Maddalena beach, and a flood warning is also issued in Tasonis.
bad weather

Collapses and debris: State Road 195 shattered by the force of the storm surge.

Extensive damage on the road between Cagliari and Capoterra: collapses in numerous places
Gli effetti del ciclone Harry che ha colpito la Sardegna in questi giorni
Gli effetti del ciclone Harry che ha colpito la Sardegna in questi giorni
Cyclone Harry

Severe weather has closed half of Sardinia for another 24 hours. From Cagliari to Ogliastra, Gallura has been cleared.

The only thing missing is the decision on Sulcis: it will come from the Civil Protection summit with the mayors and prefects
Oliena, il salvataggio dei tre cavalli (frame da video dei vigili del fuoco)
Oliena, il salvataggio dei tre cavalli (frame da video dei vigili del fuoco)
the rescue

Rain and severe weather in the Nuoro area; firefighters rescue three trapped horses in Oliena.

The specimens were almost submerged in the water. River teams were in action.
bad weather

The sea is scary: evacuation at Maddalena Spiaggia, over 100 forced to leave their homes

Clearing operations are underway on the Capoterra coast: with the ongoing storm surge, there are fears of rising water levels threatening homes.
Polizia locale a Cagliari
Polizia locale a Cagliari
the decision

Cagliari: Schools and offices will remain closed Wednesday due to the red alert.

Mayor Massimo Zedda's order: "Necessary for safety checks in spaces and facilities."
the investigations

Oristano: A theft at the Aroma Bar during the holidays results in house arrest.

The alleged perpetrator has been identified, accused of stealing a few hundred euros.
Sinnai, l'ambulanza 4x4 in azione (L'Unione Sarda)
Sinnai, l'ambulanza 4x4 in azione (L'Unione Sarda)
The intervention

Rain and mud in Sinnai: rescue teams respond to an elderly man's injuries, with a 4x4 ambulance playing a crucial role.

Two hours of operations to reach the 90-year-old at his home in Taulaxia
Il ponte sul Cedrino a a Galtellì
Il ponte sul Cedrino a a Galtellì
the cyclone

Galtellì and Orosei, rivers in flood: red alert underway

Maximum flow of Sologo and Cedrino reached, in some places the warning levels exceeded
Su Crocifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Su Crocifissu Mannu (foto Pala)
Cultural heritage

Porto Torres: The Su Crocifissu Mannu development project has been approved.

The Region and the Superintendency have given their approval.
The demonstration

Regional Councilor Cau on the Abodi and Sartiglia decrees: "It's not a sport; Rome needs an interpretation."

Helmets and protective jackets on riders continue to be a topic of discussion
the cyclone

Massive waves in Cala Gonone: the sea crashes into the houses, damaging the port.

Flooding also affects the streets of La Caletta, in Siniscola: alert issued in the Nuoro area.
the cyclone

Severe weather in Sardinia, red alert for flooding but flood risk reduced: summit to decide on reopening

Everything will be done via video conference: a meeting between Civil Protection, Municipalities and Prefectures is expected at 5 p.m.
Le strade allagate a Sant'Elia (foto Facebook)
Le strade allagate a Sant'Elia (foto Facebook)
cyclone harry

Relentless bad weather continues in Cagliari: streets under water in Sant'Elia.

Via Schiavazzi is closed to traffic at the intersection with Via Utzeri.
Nella Sala stampa della Protezione civile il dg Mauro Merella e l'assessora all'Ambiente, Rosanna Laconi
Nella Sala stampa della Protezione civile il dg Mauro Merella e l'assessora all'Ambiente, Rosanna Laconi
the cyclone

Severe weather, the Region: "The peak of storm surges shifted between 4 and 7 p.m."

The announcement follows the conclusion of the meeting between the Regional Civil Protection and the National Department
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Calvi)
Il tribunale di Sassari (Archivio L'Unione Sarda - Calvi)
The investigation

Borutta, an employee accused of embezzling €360,000 from the municipality: preliminary investigation concluded.

Refunds, thirteenth-month paychecks, and bank transfers sent to herself from her municipal bank account: the hypotheses of embezzlement and fraud
Rosanna Laconi, l'assessora all'Ambiente negli uffici della Protezione civile regionale
Rosanna Laconi, l'assessora all'Ambiente negli uffici della Protezione civile regionale
the cyclone

The Region: "The emergency is still there today, but the situation will ease on Wednesday."

A press briefing by Rosanna Laconi, the Environment Councilor responsible for Civil Protection.
Evacuazione a Maddalena spiaggia
Evacuazione a Maddalena spiaggia
the emergency

Capoterra, flooding in the Maddalena beach area: evacuation triggered

Civil Protection is working to remove particularly vulnerable residents.
Un aereo Aeroitalia e Mazzitelli, l'autore del gol del Cagliari
Un aereo Aeroitalia e Mazzitelli, l'autore del gol del Cagliari
the controls

Juventus fan snaps oxygen masks on flight to Cagliari: reported

A slap on the overhead bin during the onboard chants during the pre-match journey triggers the alarm systems.
L’invaso di Maccheronis a Torpè
L’invaso di Maccheronis a Torpè
Cyclone Harry

Severe weather, dams overflowing: "Sealing risk." Water discharged into the sea.

The Sardinian map of all the basins where the regional Civil Protection has triggered the alert