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Flooding in Venice - a city under water!

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Flood in Venice - city under water. The flood in Venice caused catastrophic losses throughout the city. It is worth noting that on Tuesday, the water level was the highest in nearly 50 years. Water in the vestibule of St. Basilica The brand is just one of many problems that the flooded company is struggling with Venice water. The losses caused by the flood now amount to hundreds of millions euro.

Flooding in Venice - two people are dead

The flood in Venice does not only destroy historic buildings. In addition, as a result of flooding Two people have already died in Venice. The water level is currently 187 cm and is constantly rising. Currently, 80% of the city is underwater. 5 water trams are damaged. It should be emphasized that they are one of the most basic means of transport in this city. Currently in the crypt in St. Peter's Basilica. The brand is over a meter of water. The losses are huge: broken windows, destroyed floors, marble, and the tombs in the crypt were also damaged. Repairing this damage may take years and will be very expensive.

 

Flooding in Venice - there has been no such situation since 1966!

Heavy rains in Italy for a long time are the main cause of floods. However, the city has not recorded such a situation since 1966, when the water level in Venice was nearly two meters. Currently, the water level in Venice is dangerously close to this limit. The city is paralyzed. Work has been accelerated in order to building dams to protect the city against further waves of water. However, it is not known whether this will be possible due to the conditions weatherthat currently prevail in Venice.

Flooding in Venice - the position of the mayor of the city

Na conference press release, the mayor of Venice said clearly: "The city is not dying here, the country is dying here." These dramatic words perfectly reflect the situation that currently plagues Venice. The city whose ally is water, which is famous for traveling on water, was attacked by this element. Let us hope that the measures taken will bring the expected result and that the wave of destruction that the flood is constantly causing in Venice will be stopped as soon as possible.

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