Half of the northwestern Italian
region of Val d'Aosta was without electricity amid heavy
flooding caused by torrential rain Thursday.
There was an interruption of electricity supply in 37 out of 74
municipalities in the region due to bad weather.
The biggest problems were from Villeneuve to Courmayeur, with a
fault in a high voltage line and a cascade of blackouts.
In other cases, there were interruptions due to fallen trees.
Restoration work is described as being "often complex",
officials said.
Disruptions also occurred for telephone and internet
connections.
Several regional roads have been closed as a precaution since
Friday evening.
The most difficult situation, due to collapses, is along the
Gressoney valley road, in Fontainemore.
Traffic is slow along state road 26, in Montjovet and also
outside the region, in Ivrea.
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