Acqua alta, Venice, Italy. Photograph: © SAF — Coastal Care
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The worst flooding to hit Venice in more than 50 years has brought the historic city to its knees. Local authorities in the Italian lagoon city called for a state of emergency to be imposed…
Read Full Article; CNN (11-13-2019)
Two people die as Venice floods at highest level in 50 years; Guardian UK (11-13-2019)
Flood levels in the lagoon city reached the second-highest level since records began in 1923 as a result of the acqua alta, which hit 1.87 metres (74in). More than 85% of Venice was flooded.
‘This is result of climate change,’ says Venice mayor, who declares state of emergency…