Hailstorm in Metapontino: Progetto Civico Italia urges rapid measures

Hailstorm in Metapontino: calls for intervention to support agriculture

A severe hailstorm struck the Metapontino area on 1 April 2026, damaging large parts of horticultural production and causing significant losses for local farms. Progetto Civico Italia (Matera provincial coordination) expressed solidarity with affected farmers and called for swift and reliable responses from regional and national institutions.

While acknowledging the regional portal opened for damage reporting, with a deadline of 30 April 2026, the group urges a change in emergency management to prevent delays in compensation disbursement.

• Streamlined and transparent procedures for damage assessment and administrative processing;
• Clear timelines for the release of compensation to businesses and farming families;
• Coordinated activation of regional, national and EU resources available;
• Establishment of a permanent monitoring table including the Region, agricultural organizations and local representatives to follow the compensation process and prevention measures.

The statement also highlights the need for structural measures to manage climate risk and stresses the role of agriculture as a strategic sector for sustainable development and territorial cohesion in Basilicata.