The popular tourist destination was struck by an exceptionally high tide, which peaked at 187 centimeters (73.6 inches). It is the worst flooding in Venice since 1966.
The unnamed man was killed on Tuesday night while he was trying to run electric pumps at his home on the island of Pellestrina, Alessandro Bertasi, spokesman for Venice's mayor, told CNN.The popular tourist destination was struck by an exceptionally high tide on Tuesday night, which peaked at 187 centimeters , according to a statement by Venice's government Wednesday morning.
— Luigi Brugnaro November 12, 2019 It also asked citizens and businesses to collect evidence of any damage their properties had suffered so they could request compensation.In a tweet, Venice's mayor Luigi Brugnaro blamed climate change for the unusually high tides, and said the tide was"a wound that will leave a permanent mark."Only around 53,000 residents live in Venice, which has seen its population dwindle over the past 50 years as it tries to curb overtourism.
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