Strong wind and heavy rain battered central Pompei on 15 November, leaving a large water tank dangerously unstable on the roofline of a building in Piazza Bartolo Longo and threatening people below, according to Metropolis Web and Il Mattino.
The wind and rain also damaged umbrellas and commercial platforms in the square, according to Metropolis Web.
Municipal police officers intervened, cordoned off the affected area and halted pedestrian traffic while safety operations were carried out, according to both outlets. Il Mattino reports that the operation was coordinated by municipal police commander Gaetano Petrocelli.
Mayor Giuseppe Tortora said the municipality had activated an emergency response team and was monitoring weather-related problems across the area, according to Il Mattino.
No injuries were recorded, according to both outlets.
