Severe weather on 15 November 2026 caused widespread damage across the province of Salerno, including flooding, landslides and fallen trees, according to Il Mattino.
At Mercato San Severino, a tree fell inside the hospital grounds and struck an ambulance and a private car. The fall partly obstructed access to the Pronto Soccorso, and rescue teams and firefighters intervened to clear the area.
The peak of emergency activity followed a heavy thunderstorm from about 3am, according to local reports. The provincial fire command carried out dozens of operations for flooding, landslides and fallen trees.
Firefighters also worked to check the stability of affected sites and make the areas safe.
The disruption extended beyond the hospital. In Mercato San Severino, traffic in via Faraldo was temporarily closed because of flooding. Further problems were reported in Baronissi, Cava de’ Tirreni, Pellezzano, Giovi, Pontecagnano and other parts of the Salerno area.
At Cava de’ Tirreni, three landslips sent mud down slopes. No injuries were reported in those incidents.
No restoration time for full emergency-room access has been reported, and no detailed estimate of damage to the two vehicles has been released.
