Bardonecchia devastated for the second time in two years, a 70-year-old dies

In the last two days, Bardonecchia, in the upper Susa Valley, has been hit by violent bad weather that has caused the Frejus torrent to overflow, transforming it into a river of mud. Mayor Chiara Rossetti has ordered citizens not to leave their homes or use their cars, declaring maximum alert. The event, which recalls the flood of two years ago, has caused one victim, a 70-year-old shopkeeper. Heavy rains have caused landslides and overflows, but the A32 motorway has remained open, and regional rail links have been restored. The situation has been defined as critical, with images showing the centre submerged by debris. The authorities are monitoring the area, while working to restore normality. The community is in shock, but the operational response has been timely.