Bad Weather in Northern Piedmont: Fire Brigade Interventions for Floods and Landslides

Last updated on June 30, 2024 by Laura Rossi

The recent wave of bad weather in the Northern Piedmont has caused several problems in the region, forcing firefighters to intervene in various areas due to flooding and landslides. Rescue operations have concentrated mainly in the area of Turin and of Verbaniawhere the situation became critical following heavy rains.

Interventions in Turin

In the province of Turin, more precisely in Locana, 37 people were moved from an isolated restaurant due to a landslide. TO Chialambertoinstead, a condominium of 50 people was evacuated due to the risk of flooding. A Mathitwo families were forced to leave their homes due to the risk of flooding of the Stura di Lanzo river. Mountaineerfirefighters saved a family with a newborn baby stuck in their car due to the swelling of the Orco torrent.

Emergency in Verbania

Also in the province of Verbania several interventions occurred following the bad weather. TO Macugnagathe Anza torrent has flooded in several points of the Anzasca Valley, causing flooding in various areas and forcing some people to seek refuge in safe places. Varzoabout forty people were stranded following a landslide and are currently being hosted at the Italian Alpine Club refuge. To monitor the evolution of the situation, a helicopter from the Turin Flight Department is scheduled to fly over the affected areas.

Evolving Situation

Local authorities and emergency workers remain on high alert as they closely monitor the situation following the severe weather. With the possibility of further rainfall, it is essential to keep emergency plans active and ensure the safety of all citizens involved. At the moment, rescue and assistance operations are proceeding vigorously to cope with the difficulties created by the adverse weather conditions.

Insights

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Northern Piedmont: Northern Piedmont is the northernmost part of the Piedmont region in Italy. It is known for its mountainous landscapes and cities such as Turin and Verbania, which were hit by the wave of bad weather mentioned in the article.

– Turin: The Turin area is the province of Turin, the capital of Piedmont and an important Italian city. It is a densely populated and industrial area. The cities of Locana, Chialamberto, Mathi and Montanaro, mentioned in the article, are located in the province of Turin and have suffered the impact of heavy rains, causing evacuations and rescue operations.

– Verbania: Verbania is a city located on Lake Maggiore, in the Piedmont region. It is known for its lake and mountain landscapes. The cities of Macugnaga and Varzo, mentioned in the article, are located in the province of Verbania. They were involved in emergency situations due to flooding and landslides caused by bad weather.
– Anzasca Valley: The Anzasca Valley is an Alpine valley located in Piedmont, near Verbania. It is known for its scenic beauty and mountain-related tourism activities. The Anza torrent, which overflowed in the Anzasca Valley, caused problems and flooding in the area following heavy rains.
– Italian Alpine Club: The Italian Alpine Club is an organization that promotes mountaineering and mountain culture in Italy. The Italian Alpine Club refuge in Varzo has provided shelter to about forty people stranded after a landslide in the area.
– Turin Flight Department: The Turin Flight Department is part of the Italian Civil Protection and is responsible for air rescue and monitoring operations in case of emergencies. The Turin Flight Department helicopter was used to fly over the areas affected by bad weather in order to assess the situation and coordinate rescue operations.