Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice after the Italian city was engulfed by 1.87m (6ft) high water levels, flooding its historic basilica and cutting power to … On your mobile; Three fatalities were reported in the… BBC News Services. (14.11.2019) Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The United Nations Security Council issued a statement on Thursday in strong support of democracy in Myanmar, calling for those arrested earlier this week in a military coup to be released. As much as 1.45 metres of snowfall were measured in parts of the Dolomites on Monday morning. Hailstones the size of oranges and heavy rain battered the eastern coast of Italy, Wednesday, July 10, injuring 18 … Further west on the other side of Italy, a portion of a motorway bridge linking Savona to Turin collapsed on Sunday. Published November 13, 2019, 7:04 AM. Sign up for FREE now and never miss the top politics stories again. A tornado was spotted in Siracuse, Sicily, and residents reported damage to homes, businesses and farmers' crops. Canada extends ban on cruises through February 2022. Officials said two people have died on Pellestrina island, including a 78-year-old man who was electrocuted. The high water that devastated Venice in recent months has flooded streets, squares and landmark churches. Firefighters say they have received nearly 500 calls for assistance since Monday night as floodwaters swelled rivers and knocked over trees. by Patrick Garcia. REUTERS/Manuel Silvestri. That was just short of the record of 194cm (6.4 feet) set in 1966 and caused the city’s worst flooding in 50 years. Vigili del Fuoco, the Italian Fire Service, reported that two people were rescued from their flooded home in Cesena. On Wednesday morning the … "Now the government must listen," he added. Published 30 October 2018. Photo by Andrea Merola/EPA-EFE, Harvard Law students decry professor's paper on 'comfort women', Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Students at Harvard Law School denounced an article by a law professor that described the recruitment of "comfort women. 0 Link copied. Feb. 5 (UPI) -- Britain's top drug regulator said Friday that the coronavirus vaccines being distributed now are very safe and have so far produced only mild side effects. A view of San Marco Square shows the area damaged by flooding in Venice, Italy, on Wednesday. The high tide reached a peak of 127cm (4.1ft) … Some roads remained closed Monday on the French Riviera, and rivers are still rising in Italy after the weekend flooding. Photo by Andrea Merola/EPA-EFE, A view of flooding caused by severe rain in Venice, northern Italy, on Wednesday. In normal conditions, tides of 80-90cm (31.5 – 35 inches) are generally seen as high but manageable. At least 2 people have been killed. Feb. 4 (UPI) -- The Canadian government on Thursday extended a ban on cruise ships and some smaller pleasure craft in its waters in response to the COVID-19 pandemic through February 2022. Italy's government declared a state of emergency on Thursday as water levels in Venice remain high. The floods of November 2019 were the worst in over 50 years in the Italian canal city of Venice. rupt.ly/subscribe Seasonal high tides and strong winds caused more than 70 per cent of Venice to be submerged on Tuesday. The worst of the heavy rain is now clearing away to the southeast, moving across Greece and heading towards western Turkey. Updated Nov 13, 2019 at 1:33am Getty Flooding in Venice, Italy. Published on Jul 10, 2019 July 10, 2019. Mining company to pay $7B for deadly Brazilian dam collapse. The Bologna-Rimini train line was closed between Cesena and Forlì as a precaution on Monday, 13 May, 2019. ", Britain's top regulator says data show COVID-19 vaccines are very safe. 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Heavy rain has caused flooding and mudslides in France and Italy … Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Brazilian mining company Vale on Thursday agreed to pay $7 billion in compensation for a 2019 dam collapse that killed 270 people. Deadly storms hit Italy, flooding Venice. By The Associated Press November 25, 2019. Venice mayor orders St Mark’s Square closed amid floods, Heavy rain causes floods in northern Italy, South Africa: Probe finds $17m hole in COVID funds, Trump impeachment trial is about the future, not a conviction, Biden eager to ‘act fast’ on $1.9T plan even without Republicans, Cathie Wood is the ‘Money Tree’ for South Korean retail investors, Pakistan would give Kashmiris ‘right to independence’, ‘India should not offer COVID vaccine to Saudi Arabia’, UN calls for Bangladesh army probe after Al Jazeera investigation, Russia expels diplomats as tensions rise over Navalny protests, Al Jazeera Centre for Public Liberties & Human Rights. By Agence France-Presse. 13 November 2019. "These are the effects of climate change... the costs will be high. At a Glance. With four tides above 140cm (4.6 feet) since November 11, this is the worst month for high tides in Venice since 1872 when official statistics were first produced. Flooding was also reported in southern Italy, where authorities issued a red alert warning for Italy's Basilicata, Calabria and Sicily regions. Damage costs are estimated at hundreds of millions of euros. Floods in Venice, November 2019. Venice to charge tourist entry fee. According to the Italy fire department, Vigili del Fuoco, 900 operations were carried out across the north in response to the extreme weather. Italy weather: Italy braces as flood warnings spread past Venice to Florence and Pisa ... Nov 17, 2019. Subscribe to our channel! Impeachment: House Democrats call on Trump to testify; he declines, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene stripped of positions on House committees, Popular baby food brands contain toxic heavy metals, says U.S. report, Senate OKs budget resolution for Biden's COVID-19 aid bill, New Mexico police officer fatally shot during traffic stop. Italy's government declared a state of emergency on Thursday as water levels in Venice remain high. The floods have put parts of Venice underwater. Flooding in France, Italy, Greece Kills 9, Causes Highway to Collapse. Strong winds, heavy rain and seasonal high tides in Venice combined to trigger the worst flooding in over 50 years. Move to shutter iconic square in flood-ravaged Venice comes after Italy declares state of emergency over the crisis. Governor of the Liguria region, Giovanni Toti, asked residents to remain in their houses as much of Italy has been pummelled by torrential rains in recent days, with widespread flooding, especially in the northern regions. The flooding was caused by heavy rains coinciding a full moon that brought high tides that were pushed into Venice by southerly ... Italy November 13, 2019. Myanmar coup: Military arrests aide of ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi. A photographer takes pictures in a flooded St. Mark's Square, in Venice, Italy, Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019. Brugnaro said water levels peaked at about 6 feet, the highest since 1966. Flood waters caused a bridge to collapse in Verucchio, in the Province of Rimini. Italy is in the middle of the coldest May in years, with temperatures plummeting below zero and snow returning to the Alps. A man walks outside during exceptionally high water levels in Venice, Italy November 13, 2019. Nov. 13 (UPI) -- Heavy rains have led to the most severe flooding in northeast Italy in more than a half-century, officials said Wednesday. 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