The wave of severe weather continuing to batter Sardinia continues unabated . The island, still reeling from the damage caused by Cyclone Harry and its "tailwind" —nicknamed "Harry bis," with gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour —is now facing new challenges. Weather conditions are expected to worsen this evening, "starting in western Sardinia," and then spreading to the rest of the region.

The Italian Civil Protection Department has issued yet another alert for rain, strong winds, and storm surges, with an orange alert level for flood risk remaining until 11:59 PM on Saturday, February 14. The warning also includes a yellow alert for flood risk until 3:00 AM on February 14 and for hydrogeological risk until 11:59 PM on the same day. The orange alert applies to all of central Sardinia, the Oristano, Cagliari, Sarrabus, Ogliastra, and Baronia regions. A yellow alert is in effect for the Sulcis and Sassari regions.

Meanwhile, firefighters continue their work non-stop , operating from north to south across the island. The Nuoro Provincial Command carried out 105 interventions today , bringing the total to 505 since the emergency began . The most critical situations are in Ogliastra, where most of the calls for assistance are concentrated . The Sassari area also saw high numbers : 100 interventions today alone, and approximately 400 in total since 8:00 a.m. yesterday morning.

Faced with the renewed efforts required to manage the severe weather emergency, this afternoon the General Directorate of Civil Protection convened a video conference with mayors, local authorities, and regional operational units. The meeting, organized jointly with Environment Councilor Rosanna Laconi, was requested by ANCI Sardegna following the heavy damage caused by yesterday's severe weather: wind-blown trees, power outages, and widespread disruptions. At the opening, Councilor Laconi expressed her condolences for the victims of the Santa Maria Navarrese shipwreck and her support for the mayors currently working on the emergency front, echoing the work already done during the January storm.

General Manager Mauro Merella explained that, although the alert is orange — and therefore does not automatically require an extraordinary meeting — the decision to convene the meeting was born from the close succession of extreme events and the fragility of an area already tested in recent weeks .

During the meeting, the decentralized functional center drew attention to the potential effects on the soil, especially in areas with already waterlogged soil, where even moderate rainfall can cause rapid runoff, flooding, and new problems. The mayors—given the ongoing Carnival season—also requested operational guidance for the upcoming celebrations. The consensus remains one of utmost caution.

The meeting also provided an opportunity to review the critical issues still outstanding following Cyclone Harry. On the compensation front , the announcement was made of the imminent launch of a call for applications for private individuals and businesses (with the temporary exclusion of the agriculture and fishing sectors while efforts are made to ensure the maximum eligible contribution) and the start of assessments for the potential inclusion of the new damage in the disaster declaration .

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