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Renewed Landslide Isolates Cortina, Storm Disruptions Persist

Emergency crews are working to clear debris from renewed landslides cutting off Cortina d’Ampezzo, with forecasts of the African anticyclone rebuilding to bring a heatwave next week.

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Overview

  • A fresh detrital flow from Croda Marcora has once again blocked state road SS51 Alemagna, leaving Cortina d’Ampezzo without direct mountain access.
  • Dozens of flights at Rome’s Fiumicino airport were diverted as storm impacts on July 13 continued to affect air traffic on July 14.
  • Emergency teams are clearing mud and rockfall from mountain roads and pumping out floodwater from Genoa’s submerged streets to restore vital transport links.
  • The Protezione Civile issued orange and yellow alerts across eight regions on July 13, leading Carrara and Livorno authorities to close beaches, parks and outdoor venues.
  • Servizio meteorologico forecasts indicate the African anticyclone will rebuild next week, ending storm activity and driving temperatures above seasonal averages.