Bardonecchia, the town of Susa Valley in the province of Turin, yesterday evening it was invaded by mud and debris carried by Rio Frejus in full.
The flooding of the river in Bardonecchia
Late in the evening on Sunday, following the rains, the Frejus and Merdovine streams flooded, two of the watercourses that cross Bardonecchia, the mountain resort on the border with France. The heaviest rainfall was recorded in Pian delle Stelle and Rocca Nera.
The rain, a real water bomb, quickly swelled some minor streams which in turn poured water into the major ones. In addition, partial detachment of the Mount Frejus which caused the swelling of the watercourse and the subsequent flooding.
The town was immediately invaded by mud and debris. The damage reported to infrastructure, public buildings and even houses was very serious. Find the missing people and rescue the wounded.
The serious damages
The feast of Sant'Ippolito was in progress in the village: people were strolling peacefully and had to flee; 20 cars ended up in the river. The mass of mud has risen more and more. The anomalous wave of mud and debris involved many cars, damaged roads and bridges.
Rescue was immediate by the Civil Protection and the fire brigade. There are some wounded and all the missing were recovered during the day. The bulldozers are engaged in the removal of cars overwhelmed by the flood.
An emergency
There are also some displaced people who have had to leave their homes; in many areas there is no water and the gas supply has been cut off. Some displaced people are accommodated in hotels and the sports hall.
The national government intervened, ensuring full support for aid.
The emergency is returning. However, the Municipality invites residents not to use the car. a new thunderstorm is expected in the next few hours.
Once again nature has manifested itself with all its power.
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