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Flood in Italy on November 13 2019 04:36 AM (UTC).


The Italian city has not received tides like this in more than 50 years. The mayor has reacted, blaming climate change, and pleaded for governmental assistance.

Venice called a state of emergency after the second-highest tide recorded on Tuesday flooded its historic basilica and left many of its squares and alleyways inundated with water.

Mayor Luigi Brugnaro warned of severe damage caused by the "disastrous" tide, which peaked at 187 centimeters (74 inches) at 10:50 p.m. (2150 UTC)....

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