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.
As per reports, more than 50 emergency interventions have been carried out by the Vigili del Fuoco, or Firefighters, from the Lecco Command to deal with the havoc wreaked by the severe weather. The area most impacted is Meratese, where several landslides have occurred, exacerbating the situation.
The heavy rain has also led to the closure of the Lecco-Ballabio route, a critical connecting road. Commuters and residents have been advised to use alternative routes while emergency services work to clear the debris and restore normalcy.
For more detailed information, you can read the original news article on Prima Lecco.
This news is particularly relevant for expats and visitors to the Lake Como area, as it informs them about the current weather-related disruptions and the ongoing efforts to manage the crisis.
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