The worst was averted , but it was still a challenging day for the firefighters operating in eastern Sardinia. Since early afternoon, dozens of interventions have been carried out due to the severe weather that hit the island's eastern coast.
Heavy rains caused numerous floods in homes, basements, and businesses in Golfo Aranci, Porto Cervo, and Arzachena. In Golfo Aranci, where 173 mm of water fell, divers also responded to the situation. In addition to helping motorists in serious distress, they also transported a man over 100 from the ground floor of a nursing home to the upper floors .
While the provincial command of Sassari operated in the north, a little further south it was the turn of the Nuoro command, which operated between the municipalities of Siniscola and San Teodoro, where numerous roads and homes were also flooded.
In Porto Ainu, Budoni, a motorist trapped in his car due to the rapidly rising water level was rescued by river rescuers .
As of 7:30 PM, several operations are still pending. Rescue, drainage, and securing operations continue unabated.
(Unioneonline)