Italy’s Leaning Tower Now at the Brink of Collapse, Warn Scientists

A metal barricade will be erected around the tower to contain debris and minimize the risk to surrounding buildings.

New Delhi: Italy’s Garisenda Tower in Bologna, renowned as the ‘leaning tower,’ has stood firm for nearly a millennium. However, recent reports indicate that the tallest tower in the town is now in danger of collapsing due to its pronounced lean.

Standing at a height of 150 feet, the tower has been inclining at an angle of 4 degrees since the 14th century, a consequence of officials’ attempts to stabilize it by removing its top. In comparison, the iconic Tower of Pisa leans at 5 degrees.

Over the years, Italy has undertaken extensive efforts to preserve the structural integrity of the tower.

However, the tower is currently experiencing an unprecedented degree of lean, prompting city officials to activate a civil protection plan. CNN reports indicate that the tower is now at risk of a “sudden and unexpected collapse.”

However, the tower is currently experiencing an unprecedented degree of lean, prompting city officials to activate a civil protection plan. CNN reports indicate that the tower is now at risk of a “sudden and unexpected collapse.”

To mitigate potential risks, a metal barricade will be installed around the tower to contain debris and minimize the vulnerability of surrounding buildings in the event of a collapse.

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In response to the report, civic officials promptly closed the area surrounding the tower and shut down all roads leading to it.