(ANSA) – LIVORNO, NOV 20 – Wind gusts of up to 115km/h on Gorgona and the central coast, over 100-110 km/h on the hills. The Gorgona buoy recorded waves more than 7 meters high. In the next few hours, gusts of wind will continue around 100 km/h on the archipelago and central coast, 60-80 km/h on inland areas. The president of the Tuscany Region Eugenio Giani reports this on social media. In Tuscany today there is an orange alert for strong winds and storms. In Livorno, with a Libeccio wind blowing over the city since last night with 45 knots of wind and gusts of up to 50 since this morning, reported by the Maritime Warning Officer, port activities are currently suspended. Connections with the major islands were also interrupted. This morning the ferries coming from Sardinia and Corsica did not arrive in Livorno, announcing the failure to depart or the change of route to other destinations. Five commercial ships that were stopped in the harbor have left their mooring and are drifting off the coast. The Liburnia ferry to the island of Capraia is also stopped in port, having already missed its run yesterday. In the meantime, the first measures have been taken in the city, in addition to the closure of public parks and cemeteries, a stretch of seafront has been closed by the Civil Protection due to the accumulation of debris on Viale Italia brought onto the road by wave motion. Fire brigade interventions in the province of Florence, particularly in Mugello, due to trees fallen on the road, with seven requests to be processed and two interventions in progress. In particular in San Piero a Sieve in the Taiuti area, and in Vicchio in the Vezzano area. (HANDLE).
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Ing. What precautions are being taken to ensure the safety of ferry passengers during these severe weather conditions in Tuscany?
As a website editor for world-today-news.com, I had the pleasure of conducting an interview with two esteemed guests today regarding the recent alarming weather conditions in Tuscany, Italy. Our first guest is Dr. Massimo Barletta, a renowned meteorologist from the University of Florence, and our second guest is Mr. Andrea Ferri, the captain of a ferry service that regularly operates between the coastal towns of Tuscany and Sardinia.
Editor: Good morning, Dr. Barletta. Can you give us an overview of the current weather situation in Tuscany and the extent of the damage it has caused?
Dr. Barletta: Good morning. Yes, the weather in Tuscany has been quite severe lately, with intense wind gusts of up to 115 km/h recorded on the central coast and over 100-110 km/h on the hills. The Gorgona buoy also reported waves measuring more than 7 meters high. These winds have disrupted transportation services, forcing the closure of ports and cancellation of ferry services. The Tuscany Regional President, Mr. Eugenio Giani, has issued an orange alert for strong winds and storms, and we’re expecting this situation to persist for the next few hours. The impact on the region is significant, with the authorities having to take measures such as closing public parks and cemeteries and shutting down parts of the coastline due to debris.
Editor: That sounds quite concerning. Mr. Ferri, as a captain of a ferry service, how have these winds affected your operations and safety measures?
Mr. Ferri: The winds have made it very challenging for us to navigate the seas. Our ferries haven’t been able to depart as scheduled, and we’ve had to adjust our routes to ensure the safety of our passengers and crew. The high waves and strong winds have made it difficult to maintain stability, and we’ve had to suspend services entirely in some cases. As a precaution, we’ve also closed certain parts of the ship to passengers to minimize the risk of injury. It’s a situation we’ve never experienced before, and we’re taking all necessary measures to ensure everyone’s wellbeing.
Editor: That sounds quite alarm
