A sudden torrential downpour, accompanied by violent gusts of wind , struck Iglesias and the surrounding countryside around 4:00 PM this afternoon , leaving behind extensive damage to roads, private gardens, and homes. The large hailstones caused extensive damage. The incessant rain and wind toppled and toppled branches in various areas of the city: among the hardest hit were Via Caduti sul Lavoro and the area bordering the barracks.
Flooding of houses and basements has also been reported, especially in the Serra Perdosa neighborhood.
"On the 130, many drivers were stuck under gas stations or bridges," said Chiara Cardia, a resident of Iglesias who was caught in the downpour on her way home from work. " The sky was scary, it looked like a tornado ." Numerous reports are coming in minute by minute. Branch removal and damage assessments are still underway.
«Despite the rain and the inconvenience, the demonstrations planned for this evening remain confirmed », says the councillor for Roads, Francesco Melis.
