Venice hit by worst flooding in 50 years
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Venice has declared a state of emergency after the city was hit by the highest tide in over 50 years
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VENICE
Grand Canal

400m 1,300ft
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St Mark’s Square: Low-lying area is among worst hit locations

St Mark’s Basilica Flooded for only sixth time in 1,200 years

1966: Record height, 194cm

Nov 12, 21:50GMT: Tide peaks at 187cm, flooding 85% of city
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Tide height (cm)    PERCENTAGE OF VENICE FLOODED

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

190
170
150
130
110
90

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Source: Città di Venezia
Picture: Getty images
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