Pisa, safety measures for the Arno flood, the Folgore installs bulkheads and closes bridges

Following the weather alert and therising Arno river levelIn Pisa, the local authorities have ordered the assembly of bulkheads along the river banks to contain possible flooding. The operation, carried out by Italian Army personnel, made it necessary to temporarily close the Lungarni to vehicular traffic to allow the metal barriers to be positioned.

Dozens of military Folgore Parachute Brigade sono stati impiegati nelle operazioni di installazione dei cosiddetti “panconcelli” sulle spallette del fiume nel centro storico di Pisa. L’intervento si è reso necessario per fronteggiare la piena attesa in serata e ridurre i rischi di allagamenti.

All city bridges were closed to traffic, with the exception of the Bocchette Bridgewhich was kept operational to guarantee the emergency road system. The local authorities, in cooperation with the Civil Protection and the police, are monitoring the situation in order to take any additional measures.

The ongoing operations are part of the broader hydrogeological risk prevention plan, which involves both the armed forces and Civil Protection volunteers. The city of Pisa and the province remain under close observation, with particular concern for the areas close to the river.

As a precautionary measure, the closure of schools and universities has been ordered for tomorrow, pending further updates. Citizens are urged to follow official announcements and to respect the instructions of the authorities to ensure the safety of the population.

L’Esercito ha pubblicato un video che mostra i Paracadutisti della Folgore in azione, testimoniando ancora una volta il loro impegno e la loro prontezza operativa al servizio del Paese.

Source: https://www.agenziaimpress.it/paratie-sugli-argini-dellarno-militari-dellesercito-in-azione/