Climber and Mushroom Forager Rescued in Valsassina A double rescue operation was carried out by the Alpine Rescue team within a few hours in Crandola and Ballabio. The operations also involved the use of a helicopter. The first incident involved a climber who got into difficulties while climbing a cliff in Crandola. The Alpine Rescue…
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Severe Weather Triggers Landslide, Forcing Closure of Key Lecco-Ballabio Route
Bad Weather Causes Landslide Closure on Lecco-Ballabio Route Severe weather conditions have led to the closure of the Lecco–Ballabio route due to a landslide. Over 80 interventions by the fire department were recorded on Sunday evening, facing rivers of water across the area. The SS36 Dir road has once again been impacted by hydrogeological events,…
Torrential Rain Triggers Landslides and Floods in Lecco: Road Closures and Emergency Interventions Ongoing
Heavy Rain Causes Chaos in Lecco and Nearby Areas: Landslides and Flooding Hit Hard The city of Lecco and its surrounding province have been severely affected by continuous heavy rain that started on Sunday morning, September 8, 2024. The relentless downpour has resulted in large-scale flooding and multiple landslides across the region, causing significant disruption….
€26,000 Fine Looms Over Offender in Massive Illegal Dumping Case on Ballabio-Morterone Road
Massive Illegal Dumping on Ballabio-Morterone Road: Offender Faces €26,000 Fine A significant case of illegal waste dumping has been uncovered on the Ballabio-Morterone road. The local police investigations have successfully identified the offender responsible for abandoning a large amount of waste in the area. The individual now faces potential fines of up to €26,000 and…
Dramatic Helicopter Rescue: 30-Year-Old Climber Injured on “Muro del Butch” Cliff
30-Year-Old Climber Rescued After Injury on “Muro del Butch” Cliff In an incident that unfolded at the “Muro del Butch” cliff in Ballabio, a 30-year-old climber was injured during a climbing session. The prompt response from local emergency services, Areu and the Alpine Rescue team, ensured the climber received timely medical attention. Emergency responders also…
Expect Delays: Two-Month One-Way Traffic on Valsassina Provincial Road 62 Starting Today
Traffic Advisory: Alternating One-Way Traffic on Valsassina Provincial Road 62 Starting from today, Tuesday, August 27, 2024, Valsassina Provincial Road 62 will be reduced to one lane with alternating one-way traffic for a period of two months. This traffic regulation will be in effect within the municipal territory of Ballabio, as mandated by the Province…
Massive Landslide in Ballabio: Boulders Crash Down from Due Mani Mountain
Ballabio: Boulders Fall from Due Mani Source: Prima Lecco A landslide occurred today, Sunday, July 28, 2024, in the Ballabio area, adjacent to the Provincial Road that runs through Valsassina. The incident prompted an immediate response from volunteers of the Municipal Civil Protection Group. The alarm was raised by a loud rumble that drew significant…