Water bomb in Irpinia, in Montella rivers of mud carry away the stands of the Chestnut Festival

Water bomb in Irpinia, hit by bad weather since this morning. TO Montellawhere the Chestnut Festival, rivers of mud have invaded the streets of the city, dragging away even the gazebos of the stands and even in the refrigerator, as seen in a video published on social networks. The civil protection and the firefighters of Avellino are on alert for possible damage and to organize rescue. Meanwhile, the regional Civil Protection has extended the yellow weather alert until tomorrow, Saturday 5 November.

The Municipality: “Do not go out by car”

While the Municipality of Montella announced: “Given the extraordinary weather conditions in progress, citizens are invited to limit travel by car, especially along the route of the Chestnut Festival. The priority is to secure the stands without blocking traffic, leaving free passage for emergency and rescue vehicles “.

Flooded roads in Salerno

Flooded roads and underpasses also in the Salerno area, especially in the area of Fisciano And San Severino market. Blocked the Avellino-Salerno highway. Queues of 10 kilometers. Motorists trapped for hours. The water bomb also hit the city of Naples this afternoon, with abundant showers and lightning. Incessant rain, with lightning and thunder also in Naples, where the mayor Gaetano Manfredi has ordered the closure of parks, gardens and public cemeteries for the day today, in conjunction with the regional weather alert. In many districts of the city there are flooded streets and rivers of water.