Calabria faces infrastructure crisis amid weather damage

The Calabria region in Italy is facing significant infrastructure risks due to severe weather and a lack of maintenance. In Melito di Porto Salvo, the local government has declared a state of emergency following violent storms on October 9 and 10. These events caused road collapses, mud accumulations, and damage to essential services, including water networks, sewage systems, and public lighting.

In the broader Calabria region, the political group Più Europa has called for an urgent structural plan to address deteriorating road conditions. They report that even brief rainfall can create hazardous driving conditions due to clogged drains, uncleaned debris, and damaged road surfaces. The group criticized the regional government for defunding municipal projects and failing to provide the necessary resources to secure mountain and inland communities against future weather events.