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The suit alleges that repeated persistent flooding makes it impractical for the Lynches – who are currently renting a home ...
New flooding highlights Venice’s vulnerability: ... About four inches of that took place since the last big flood, in 1966. Venice is being monitored for inclusion on a list of World Heritage ...
Floods Venice protected from flooding by new Mose flood barrier in 'important day' for city The project was mired in corruption, with accusations of bribes and kickbacks.
Venice’s iconic landmarks, usually thronged by tourists, were not spared the wrath of the floods. St. Mark’s Square, a favorite among visitors, was submerged, and the majestic basilica stood ...
This is a new day for Venice because it’s the first time in 1,200 years [since the seat of power moved to St Mark’s Square] that a high tide didn’t cause the city to be flooded.
The project includes replacement of water and wastewater lines along Tarpon Center Drive and should be completed by the end ...
A British couple hoping for a romantic (and dry) stay in Venice are instead battling the worst flooding the historic Italian city has seen in more than 50 years.
Venice, Italy — The cataclysmic flood of November 12, 2019, washed unremarkably into Venice, Italy’s Piazza San Marco around 6 a.m. Two hours later, the rising waters began to tail off at ...
The frequency of tidal flooding in Venice of at least 110 cm (43.3")—enough to inundate 12% of Venice—has ramped up from about once per decade in the early 20th century to once every three to ...
Venice Flooding Brings City to ‘Its Knees’ The mayor called for a state of emergency after the Italian city was submerged under “acqua alta,” an exceptionally high tide — the worst in 50 ...
ROME — Venice’s hoteliers association estimates that the city’s hotels suffered about $34 million worth of structural damage during November’s floods. The overall losses, though, are ...