Overview
- The Aniene overflowed at Ponte Mammolo, flooding parts of the IV Municipio and leading to the evacuation of a mother and two children.
- The Tevere riverbanks through the city were closed after levels rose beyond seven meters, with continuous surveillance of both rivers.
- Mayor Roberto Gualtieri’s ordinance halted all Epiphany public activities and closed parks, villas and cemeteries on January 6 for safety.
- Transport was disrupted with suspended regional trains toward the Castelli Romani, bus diversions, and metro closures including Ottaviano due to water infiltration.
- Civil protection, firefighters and municipal services operated via local COC centers with support for unhoused residents, while Piazza Navona vendors reported losses of up to about 50 percent.