Naples, 1 July 2024 – Yellow alert in Campania for risk of thunderstorms: the alarm has been issued by the Civil Protection and will be in force from 10am to 10pm tomorrow 2nd July throughout the regional territory. The scenario that is emerging is that of stormy phenomena characterised by forecast uncertainty and speed of evolution. Hailstorms are not excluded.
The risks
Experts have warned of the possibilities danni to the temporary roofs and structures due to the gusts of windfrom lightning, from falling branches or trees and come on runoffs with material transport phenomena. Raising the level of watercourses minors resulting in flooding e the flooding of the underground rooms and on the ground floor. Finally, the risks of back-up of rainwater disposal systems – resulting in – should not be underestimated losing track in depressed urban areas – and the occasional landslide phenomena and rock falls where there were critical hydrogeological conditions.
The municipality of Napoli he ordered the closure of the city parks, the northern pier of Bagnoli and the public beaches for the whole day tomorrow.
The guidelines
In view of the alert, the Neapolitan authorities have prepared some behavioral norms to follow. It is recommended to citizens to do not frequent underground or ground floor roomsespecially if they are located along the road. It is preferable to constantly monitor the level of the runoff water: in case of floodingimmediately detach the electric current.
Transit through the underpasses is not recommended: if there is a need to follow them, it is essential to proceed with great caution and make sure that it is practicable. Otherwise, contact 112, 113 or 115.
Citizens are also invited to pay attention to sites already reported in terms of hydrogeological or hydraulic risk: the risks are those of landslides, mudslides and flooding.
