A weather alert has been issued in Sardinia due to the expected worsening of the weather this evening and tomorrow. The regional Civil Protection Department has issued a high-risk warning, effective from 9:00 PM today until 11:59 PM on Monday, January 19, 2026, with a red code for hydrogeological risk in several areas of Sardinia .

The highest alert level applies to the Iglesiente, Campidano, Flumendosa-Flumineddu, and Gallura areas, where heavy rainfall is expected with possible landslides. A yellow warning is also in effect for flood risk in the same areas. A yellow warning for hydrogeological risk has been issued in the Montevecchio-Pischinappiu and Logudoro areas, while the Tirso area has been issued an orange warning for hydrogeological risk and a yellow warning for flood risk.

In light of the red code, municipalities will close schools and public parks for the duration of the alert, as well as cemeteries and outdoor sports facilities, in accordance with municipal ordinances. In the Sarrabus area, a preventive measure has already been implemented to secure the area. The Southern Sardinia Land Reclamation Consortium, acting on the instructions of the Civil Engineering Department, has opened the mouth of the Flumendosa River to reduce the risk of flooding in the event of sudden floods.

(Unioneonline/vf)

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