(ANSA) – CAGLIARI, AUGUST 11 – The incessant rain and gusts of wind have created a lot of inconvenience in Cagliari, which was hit by a storm in the afternoon.
In the city center there were small floods and problems related to bins and garbage cans moved by the wind. The most critical situation was recorded in the Pirri area where the roads, as always happens, were flooded.
The water level reached the car doors and flooded basements and garages. Municipal police officers and firefighters are intervening on the spot.
At the moment there are no particular damages. Given today’s weather alert, the Municipality has ordered the closure of all the parks which, subject to changes, will reopen, starting tomorrow.
Flooding in Assemini (metropolitan city of Cagliari), where the central via Cagliari was submerged by a river of water and mud.
In the meantime, the yellow alert for hydrogeological criticality on a large part of the Iglesiente Island, in Campidano up to central Sardinia, remains confirmed until 9pm. (HANDLE).
Source: Ansa
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