(ANSA) - Rome, January 25 - Premier Paolo Gentiloni on
Wednesday rejected speculation concerning the safety of dams in
central Italy following recent earthquakes, saying they are
checked regularly.
"We worked to examine the state of the 40 dams in the
earthquake zone, dams that are checked automatically every time
a tremor greater than 4.0 in magnitude occurs," Gentiloni told a
Senate hearing.
"Hence they have been checked repeatedly over the last few
months. You are aware of the meeting with (Infrastructure)
Minister (Graziano) Delrio to confirm the situation around the
Campotosto basin to prevent risks and also avoid the spread of
uncontrolled rumours of exaggerated dangers," the premier added.
Dams checked regularly - PM
Dams checked after every quake measuring over 4.0 magnitude