Naples. On the afternoon of August 27, a devastating mudslide occurred in Tallanico, a town near Naples. Heavy rains caused large amounts of mud and debris to fall into the valley. The truck driven by Agnese Minieri, 74, and her son Giuseppe Guadagnino, 42, was hit. The car was found at the foot of a bridge on the evening of August 27, but no trace of the mother and son has been found.
Heavy rains have caused widespread flooding, damaging roads and buildings. The two-square-kilometre area where the search for the missing is underway is severely affected by the massive amounts of mud. Since the evening of August 27, the fire brigade and 34 volunteer civil defence teams, supported by drones, have been working to find the missing people.
Evacuations and local clean-up efforts
In San Felice Cancillo, many residents were evacuated. Many have now been able to return to their homes and begin clean-up work. The city is still suffering from large amounts of mud that pollute the streets and buildings.
Weather conditions are still tense.
The situation in the area remains tense at the moment. The Civil Protection Service has issued a new weather warning for the region with a hydrogeological hazard until midnight. Severe thunderstorms, lightning, hail and strong winds are still expected. Weather conditions may worsen the situation.
Support from the Red Cross
The Italian Red Cross is actively involved in rescue operations with 13 emergency services and two vehicles. The organization is supporting the affected population and working closely with the local fire department.
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