On Sunday, August 7, the Italian army detonated a World War Two bomb that had been found in the low water after the Po, the nation's longest river, dried up. Italy, which has been experiencing the worst drought in 70 years, declared a state of emergency last month for districts around the Po, which produces about a third of the nation's agricultural output.
But we will be guided by the bomb disposal team. Residents should be reassured that military, police and partners are working to maintain public safety.
They also added: Exemptions in Covid-19 social distancing rules exist for matters of public safety such as this.
Following the explosion, the Devon and Cornwall police thanked residents for their cooperation.
Exeter ww2 bomb: Devon and Cornwall s police said they had a 400-metre cordon and closure of nearby roads in effect before the explosion. (Image: Devon and Cornwall police)
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They added: The 400-metre cordon will remain in place tonight so residents must not return home.