A violent storm is hitting Sardinia, bringing strong thunderstorms and gusts of strong wind.
The storm began affecting northern Sardinia but is expected to spread throughout the region. Heavy rains were recorded in the early afternoon in the Nuoro and Oristano areas, causing traffic disruption and requiring the evacuation of some homes.
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The afternoon alert
Yesterday, the regional civil protection agency issued a standard (yellow) alert, primarily affecting the Sassari area, the south, and the southern regions (Oristano and Gallura were excluded). This afternoon, in the early afternoon, the offices on Via Biasi issued an orange warning for the entire Sassari area, while the hydrogeological risk of thunderstorms was marked yellow for the rest of Sardinia. The possibility of storms is expected until midnight.
For the same period, the Civil Protection Department of the Municipality of Cagliari has published the rules of conduct applicable to the residents of the Municipality of Pirri, in order to avoid potentially dangerous situations for public safety.
According to the notice, it is advisable to avoid parking in Via Balilla (from Piazza Italia to Via Dandolo) and its side streets: Italia, Dolianova, Sinnai, Settimo, Mara, Donori, Santorre Di Santarosa, Confalonieri, and Ampere.
Cars parked on those streets can be moved to the Terramaini swimming pool parking lot on Via Pisano.
Discomfort and evacuations in Baronia
A powerful torrential rainstorm hit the municipalities of Siniscola, Posada, and Orosei, causing street flooding and requiring the evacuation of several ground-floor homes. Four firefighting teams responded to the scene, supported by units specialized in river and flood rescue. Additional teams, equipped to handle flood-related emergencies and from the Sassari and Cagliari command centers, reached the affected area to augment the rescue operations.
The emergency required a significant effort from rescuers: around 4 p.m., 97 interventions were still pending, confirming the high number of requests for assistance related to the severe weather.
Meanwhile, Posada is isolated: Internet and telephone lines blackout.
Cars stopped on the 131
As the hours passed, severe thunderstorms also developed in the Oristano area. Numerous drivers interrupted their journeys and pulled over to the shoulder: visibility was virtually zero for just under half an hour.
Discomfort in the Sassari area
Severe thunderstorms have also hit Alghero and have now reached Sassari, where streets in the city center are flooded.