The Civil Protection of the Region, in consideration of the assessments of the Functional Center, has issued a Yellow level weather alert notice for sudden, sudden and intense rains and thunderstorms valid from 2pm to 11.59pm today in alert zones 2 (Alto Volturno and Matese ) and 4 (Upper Irpinia and Sannio).
Storm phenomena will be characterized by forecast uncertainty and rapidity of evolution. The possibility of lightning, hail and gusty winds is also expected.
Attention must be paid to the hydrogeological risk: among the main consequences of the impact of rain and storms on the ground are flooding, rise in hydrometric levels of watercourses, flow of water in roadways, runoff with transport of material, rock falls and landslides. Due to possible hailstorms and gusts of wind, there could also be damage to temporary structures, public green areas and roofs. Municipalities are reminded to activate the COCs (Municipal Operations Centers) and to implement all measures aimed at preventing, combating and mitigating the expected phenomena, in line with the respective municipal civil protection plans and to monitor the correct maintenance of the greenery public.
