When there is heavy rain in Italy, the Sarca River overflows and sends huge amounts of wood into Lake Garda. Mayors and civil defense warn of weather dangers.
Riva del Garda – Suddenly a brown island floats through Lake Garda. During severe storms in Italy on Wednesday (October 9th), huge amounts of mud and wood were washed into the lake, which is so popular with holidaymakers in Italy. A strange sight to say the least and a lot of work for the authorities.
Storm in Italy: Heavy rain causes Lake Garda tributary to overflow – fire brigade removes wood
The northern tributary, the Sarca River, was swollen due to heavy rain caused by the severe storms in Italy, developed into a raging torrent and swept away the trees. Eventually it piled up at the Sarca estuary between Linfano and Torbole.
The fire department has been on constant duty there ever since. On Tuesday alone there were loud noises Garda Post 40 tons of wood have already been fished out of the lake and the work is still ongoing as of Thursday afternoon (October 10th). Volunteers had laid out a retention net to prevent more wood from washing up.
Mayor warns of risk of severe weather in Lake Garda region: “Stay away”
Meanwhile, the mayor of Arco warns of weather dangers: “Be extremely careful and stay away (the banks and the immediate surroundings are dangerous).” Italy is looking forward to a short break in the storm on Thursday, but the consequences of the heavy rain are still acute.
That is why the Civil Defense of Trentino also appeals:
- Avoid approaching watercourses, cycle paths near watercourses, depressions and slopes that may be subject to landslides.
- Pay attention to the conditions of the places you want to travel – even by car. If necessary, look for suitable accommodation.
- Avoid visiting areas or locations where dangerous or unusual conditions may exist.
- Check the condition of your home for structural risks or the risk of water damage. Avoid staying in the basement and ground floor.
There was a disaster warning in almost all of Italy this week. As in the previous month, the north in particular was affected by sometimes severe floods and landslides; in South Tyrol the flood situation remains tense. (moe)
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