Bologna, 21 May 2024 – Heavy rain and flooding in the province of Bologna: la Valsamoggia ends up underwater (and schools are closed). The next day i storms that hit Bologna e Emilia Romagnaseveral countries in the Meat sauce they still do The bills with damage and inconvenience provoked from bad weather.
Via Zanasi in Bazzano on 20 May, flooded basements and damage to the emergency room shelter also in Bazzano
Water bomb in Monteveglio
There are some injuries (but no casualties) after several cars went off the road during the water bomb to Monteveglioparticularly in the area of Rio Marzatore which runs in the Lower Bolognese Apennines.
Trains cancelled
Among the main inconveniences there is certainly the cancellation of some trains which connect Bazzano and Crespellano to Bologna e to the Modena area, also affected by the rains. They have indeed been deleted the trains on the route between Bazzano and BolognaWhile between Crespellano and Vignola (Casalecchio-Vignola line) instead of railway trains there are replacement buses. However, the movement of trains is regular between Crespellano and Bologna.
The mayor of Valsamoggia: “Damage recognition”
In his “post-storm update” the mayor of Valsamoggia Domenico Ruscigno writes on Facebook that there is an ongoing “damage survey with the Regional Councilor Irene Priolo and the leaders of the Regional Civil Protection”.
Aqueduct interruption
“Aqueduct interruption: in the area of Serravalle Castle the water supply is interrupted due to several breakages – the mayor informs on social media -. The work is still ongoing due to multiple problems that do not allow restoring the correct pressure in the hydraulic circuit. The technicians at work do not yet have certain timing for the completion of the intervention, currently estimated in the early afternoon. Hera is organizing the distribution of pockets of water in the pedestrian area of the Castello di Serravalle square. Arrival is expected at 12pm.
Schools about to reopen?
“We are taking action on it all the complexes affected by the disasterin the early afternoon we will give news on tomorrow’s reopenings”, points out Ruscigno.
Enel pylon collapsed
“Via Marzatore closed due to several landslides it’s a Enel pylon collapsed with cable in the middle of the road. The technicians are working to clear the road of trees and debris and the electricity operator is working on the cable. Via Tiola, via Barlete and via Castello (Savignano border) closed. Restorations are underway. However, the SS569 underpass in Bazzano has been reopened”.
Flooding
“Fire Brigade and Civil Protection are finishing the last emptyings in some rooms flooded. Sweepers and high-pressure washers are in operation to remove slime from the floors.
Waste disposal: already underway an extraordinary collection of damaged movable property. Citizens can display waste clearly visible in front of their street lights.
Damage assessment is underway the procedure has been activated of great urgency. I thank all the operators at work, Local Police, Fire Brigade, Civil Protection, Carabinieri and the citizens who are working to resolve the problems”, concludes the mayor.
