# Flooding and infrastructure issues in Messina > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-and-infrastructure-issues-in-messina > Updated: 2026-09-29T13:10:46.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Heavy rainfall in Messina has caused significant flooding and infrastructure issues. Initially, flooding on Viale della Libertà left residents unable to leave their homes, prompting local councilor Libero Gioveni to denounce the situation as a “shameful and recurring issue.” Gioveni criticized recent utility and tramway works for failing to resolve underlying drainage problems and called for an urgent City Council hearing to seek structural solutions. By late September, the flooding situation expanded to the Sperone area, where approximately 40 families remained isolated due to critical conditions at the Torrente Papardo and adjacent road networks. City Councilor Anna Sorbello submitted a formal inquiry to Mayor Federico Basile, noting that the increased water flow from the torrent prevents the passage of emergency vehicles and restricts movement. The inquiry seeks information regarding municipal or regional funding, repair timelines, and the establishment of emergency alternative routes. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-29: Messina families isolated due to Torrente Papardo flooding Around 40 families in Messina's Sperone district remain isolated due to damage near Torrente Papardo, prompting urgent calls from local officials for infrastructure repairs and emergency access. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-families-isolated-due-to-torrente-papardo-flooding ### 2026-09-16: Messina flooding on Viale della Libertà sparks calls for action Heavy rain caused flooding on Viale della Libertà in Messina, trapping residents in their homes and prompting calls for urgent structural infrastructure improvements. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/messina-flooding-on-viale-della-libert-sparks-calls-for-action --- Cite as: Flooding and infrastructure issues in Messina. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/flooding-and-infrastructure-issues-in-messina