A powerful storm hit Maremma overnight, causing severe flooding, road closures, and emergency interventions. The storm front, which had already impacted the Island of Elba on February 13, moved inland in the evening, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Law enforcement and volunteers worked through the night to monitor river levels, particularly the Albegna, as well as streams and drainage systems in flood-prone areas.
Several key roads, including Provincial Roads 101 and 102 and the SP128 della Parrina near the Barca del Grazi junction, were closed due to rising water levels. In Manciano, Civil Protection activated volunteer teams to assist Carabinieri and municipal police in patrolling Regional Road 74 between Sgrilla and Marsiliana, which was also closed overnight. The storm unleashed thousands of lightning strikes, adding to the severity of the situation.
Firefighter Rescues and Emergency Response
Firefighters were deployed across the region to handle emergencies caused by the flooding. In La Parrina, Orbetello, they rescued a young woman trapped in her car due to submerged roads. Teams also responded to multiple incidents, including flooded basements, fallen trees, and blocked roads.
A landslide disrupted traffic along the panoramic road in Cala Grande, Monte Argentario. Meanwhile, in Guinzone and Albinia (Orbetello), firefighters assisted a person with disabilities who was unable to move to the upper floors of their flooded home.
A dramatic aerial video, captured by a Cecina flight unit helicopter, shows the extent of the flooding and the emergency efforts in progress.
Agricultural Land Submerged
Approximately 400 hectares of farmland near Albinia remain underwater, affecting around twenty farms. Between 9:30 PM and 1:00 AM, 133 millimeters of rain fell, bringing the total daily accumulation to over 210 millimeters. The Consorzio di Bonifica 6 Toscana Sud continues to operate water pumps at Torre Saline and Guinzone, supplemented by mobile pumping units.
Emergency teams continue working around the clock to operate pumps and clear flooded fields, a task expected to last into the coming week.
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