Strong South wind and high sea level caused the Adriatic Sea coastline to be flooded. Venice is alarmed, streets are flooded. Two-metre waves have flooded the centre of Rijeka and the area near the city market, Rijeka web site reports on Monday. Sea level is significantly higher than usual. Karolina Rijecka pier was also flooded. ... The Venice Tide Centre has declared an emergency on Monday due to the "aqua alta" phenomenon, because the sea is supposed to reach the level of 1.6 metres above normal, which is a record in the past 30 years, Hina Croatian news agency reports. ... The heaviest "aqua alta" dates back to November 1966, when Venice was flooded under 194 cm of water, while the entire Italian territory was struck by catastrophical floods.
Two-metre waves have flooded the centre of Rijeka and the area near the city market, Rijeka web site reports on Monday. Sea level is significantly higher than usual. Karolina Rijecka pier was also flooded.
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The Venice Tide Centre has declared an emergency on Monday due to the "aqua alta" phenomenon, because the sea is supposed to reach the level of 1.6 metres above normal, which is a record in the past 30 years, Hina Croatian news agency reports.
The heaviest "aqua alta" dates back to November 1966, when Venice was flooded under 194 cm of water, while the entire Italian territory was struck by catastrophical floods.
Twas a big storm on the med, caping a week of strong and goofy weather, that's for sure. Never underestimate their intelligence, always underestimate their knowledge.
Frank Delaney ~ Ireland
