by InTrieste
Emergency teams in Muggia were deployed Thursday morning to respond to flooding caused by torrential rain that has battered the region, prompting the evacuation of local residents and the shutdown of roads.
Starting at approximately 8:45 a.m., firefighters in Trieste rushed to the town of Vignano, part of the municipality of Muggia, after a stream overflowed its banks, inundating nearby homes and businesses. The sudden flooding, which followed an intense downpour, prompted swift action from local authorities.
One elderly resident was evacuated from their home and transferred to medical personnel, officials said. The individual’s condition was not immediately known, but no major injuries were reported at the time of writing. Rescue teams are also in the process of evacuating a local shopping center, as the flooding continued to threaten public safety in the area.
In response to the escalating situation, local officials halted traffic across all roads in the affected zone. Residents have been advised to avoid traveling in the area until further notice.
The commander of the Trieste Fire Department was on-site, leading the response effort and coordinating with emergency teams. Authorities are closely monitoring the situation as more rain is expected in the coming hours, raising concerns of further flooding.
Northern Italy has seen an increasing number of extreme weather events in recent years, a trend that experts say is linked to climate change. As officials work to contain the damage, many in the region are left grappling with the growing threat posed by erratic weather patterns and natural disasters.
