On Saturday 29 June, the area of Cogne (AO) and in particular the Valnontey was affected by a flood event of considerable intensity that involved the activation of a series of debris flows along many gutters and the flooding of streams. During these events it becomes clear how crucial monitoring and rapid alert (EWS) activities are in mountain environments where risk is high. In the municipality of Cogne, which has always been sensitive to these issues, Geosolving has designed and installed some monitoring systems that have allowed the interruption of the road in the road section before the arrival of the debris flow thanks to the activation of traffic lights. In the video you can see what was immortalized by our webcam in the gully of Pont Teuf in Valnontey, which highlights the high speed of the flow and the impressive mass of the materials transported down to the valley. This is an example which once again demonstrates the importance of safety awareness and the usefulness of rapid alert systems along infrastructure exposed to risks caused by debris flows.
