Venice underwater

Sunday, November 17, 2019 | Posted by lily_lee68@yahoo.com.sg

Venice under water on 13 Nov 2019 with high water mark at 1.87m.  Will Singapore face the same situation in time? Woes of countries facing rising sea level due to climate change.



 A tourist pushes her floating luggage in the flooded Piazza San Marco on November 13, 2019.
A firefighter in scuba gear wades through water, past a flooded car, in Venice on November 13, 2019. 
Where is Venice located?
Why is Venice prone to flooding?
Who are affected by the flooding?
What are the environmental, social and economic impacts of rising sea level to Venice?
How can the impact of rising sea level be mitigated?


Source:
https://www.theatlantic.com/photo/2019/11/photos-of-venice-underwater-highest-tide-in-50-years/601930/?fbclid=IwAR27VC2okdmixM3r6MkM7tNIr2wnK5XaBJAHSx2KW0m0bJR6gtMo9lNBrOQ

Another article to read on how climate change has impact on Venice
https://www.todayonline.com/world/venice-devastated-second-highest-tide-history


Updated on 15 Nov. State of Emergency declared by Italy.


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