by InTrieste
Photography credits: Erin McKinney
The storm caused millions in damage, according to an initial estimate by the municipality of Trieste.
Viale Miramare and the Costiera Road were reopened this morning, the connection from the Bivio to Miramare Castle still remains closed. Safety work has begun.
Even though traffic is back to normal, the councilor for local policies Michele Babuder has pleaded citizens to avoid coming for a walk in Barcola until the workers have secured the entire area.
Climate scientists say human-induced climate change has led to heavier rainfall during storms like Ciarán, often resulting in more severe damage.
“If the conditions are different than 20 years ago, it is obvious to everyone,” Nello Musumeci, the Italian government’s minister for civil protection told Sky TG24, noting that weather systems in Italy have become more tropical.
