Many millions of cubic meters of water in the reservoirs. This is the " gift " left in Sardinia by the Gabri storm , which has given the Island rainfall data that were unthinkable until two days ago . So much so that in Torpè the water is flowing towards the sea , over 200 cubic meters per second. In the Maccheronis dam, on the Posada river, the lamination alarm phase has been activated, after the water level reached its maximum level. In compliance with the Civil Protection plan, the S'Adu and Mesu and Sas Luasa gates have been closed. The alarm sirens have also been activated for anyone passing through the areas near the river. "We invite all citizens - reads the press release from the Municipality - to be cautious and to follow the indications of the authorities and to keep their distance from the risk areas".
Meanwhile, the Civil Protection has taken stock of two days of weather alerts on the Island: during the night just passed, and up to 11 this morning, no particular critical issues were recorded, "except for some fallen trees in the urban center of Iglesias, at km 83 of the Strada Statale 198, on the SS 554 at the height of the roundabout in the Margine Rosso area of Quartu Sant'Elena, in Burcei in addition to the fall of a tree also the fall of a lamppost in via Cimitero, furthermore the fall of a branch is reported on the SS 131, Scala di Giocca locality in the direction of Cagliari", they reported from the operations center.
« Two power blackouts were also reported, one in Castiadas and one in Sinnai and the closure of the Sp Ter Pratobello-Fonni from 7 am (section from Km 5+0.30 to Km 5 +280) to allow Abbanoa to inspect the Govossai Dam, the presence of a boulder on the carriageway of the SP 125 km 167, on the SS 389 at Km 33 Alà Buddusò section the road is impassable due to the flooding of the river, in Oschiri the Rizzolu stream has flooded in the Madonna di Oti area, on the SP 24 at Km 17.3 in the direction of Alà dei Sardi – Padru there is debris and water due to the flooding of a stream, while in Loiri Porto San Paolo the flooding of the Rio Lerno has been recorded».
The long-awaited rain has also brought unexpected developments. The Olai and Govosai reservoirs have in fact reached flood levels, pushing the Barbagia municipalities to ask Abbanoa to revoke the restrictions in force since January 27. The water service manager has announced a new technical table for Monday in Nuoro, in the Province, to review the rationing plan. The mayors of the 17 municipalities involved hope for a review of the provision .
(Online Union)