First the heavy rain, now the rivers burst their banks. In South Tyrol, important roads are closed due to the risk of landslides. The fire brigade is out and about with 1,000 helpers.
Bolzano – South Tyrol is now fighting against floods after heavy rain. In the popular holiday region in northern Italy, roads, including the Brenner State Road, had to be closed due to landslides.
In Klausen, civil defense warned of floods on Thursday night because the Eisack river had overflowed its banks. Residents should drive cars from underground garages and make preparations, said the fire department.
Brixen was also affected by floods. According to civil protection, the fire brigade was deployed nationwide with around 1,000 men and women. The second highest of four warning levels applied.
A person had to be rescued during the night at the confluence between Talfer and Eisack north of Sterzing. He was taken to the hospital with hypothermia, the fire department announced. The Etsch in the Unterland is also in flood, the situation is tense, according to the fire brigade.
Storms also caused problems on Lake Garda. Mud masses pushed into a hotel in Limone sul Garda. Only the dining rooms are affected, the guests can stay in their rooms, said a hotel employee of the dpa. The Ansa news agency reported that 100 guests had to be brought to safety during the night. So there were no injuries. dpa
