Bad weather, fear gone: bridges over the Arno reopen

Even in the province of Pisa damage is beginning to be counted in various areas: many farms along the Cecina river

PISA. The great fear in the province of Pisa has passed even if new rains are expected. On the morning of the 18th the bridges over the Arno were reopened in Castelfranco di Sotto and Santa Croce sull'Arno. Damages begin to be counted in various areas. In Valdecicina the Cecina flood caused damage to some farms, farm animals were rescued by firefighters in the Verde Oasi area and near the junction for Montegemoli. Many floods throughout the province. In Cascina, the situation of families removed from their homes in the floodplain is under control and the decision was taken as a precaution. Roads and bridges are passable.

In Pontedera, water has invaded land and vegetable gardens at La Rotta and at the Botteghino. Problems with the Romito Era but still manageable and without houses affected by flooding. Meanwhile, around 10am on Monday 18 November, the Scolmatore has been closed.

In Ponsacco via Maremmana it remains closed to traffic, the Era has invaded the fields without reaching the houses. The Arno tributary remains monitored.

The industrial area of ​​Capanne in Montopoli Valdarno was flooded and some cars remained stuck in the Conad center car park.

Also in Ponticelli of Santa Maria a Monte there are families evicted from their homes, always as a precaution. The Coc of the municipalities most affected by the problems of the Arno are still at work, especially where there are the most critical issues.

In Volterra large pine trees have fallen in the hospital parking lot, employees ask ASL for urgent verification of other trees that could be at risk.

Schools closed in Pontedera, Vicopisano, Calcinaia, and in other municipalities of the province more interested by the flood of the Arno. In Alta Valdera and Crespina Lorenzana schools open regularly.