Italy has declared a state of emergency in Venice – Diligent IAS 15/11/2019 – Posted in: Daily News – Tags: Acqua alta, ITALY, Sirocco and Bora winds
FLOOD IN ITALY
For: Preliminary & Mains
Topics covered:
- High tides in Italy, Venice Flood
- Causes
- MOSE system
News Flash
The mayor of Venice called for a state of emergency after the second-highest tide ever recorded swept through the Italian lagoon city.
As a result of the “apocalyptic” floods, the city’s historic basilica and other areas were left underwater.
Apocalyptic: Describing the complete destruction
Venice Floods
- “Acqua alta” is the name given to exceptionally high tides in the Adriatic Sea (Venice is situated on the coast of northeastern Italy, bounded by the Adriatic Sea). Late autumn and winter are the seasons for high tides or acqua alta in Venice.
- The phenomenon occurs mainly between autumn and spring, when the astronomical tides are reinforced by the prevailing seasonal winds that hamper the usual reflux.
- The main winds involved are the sirocco and the Bora.
- Sirocco: which blows northbound along the Adriatic Sea
- Bora: which has a specific local effect due to the shape and location of the Venetian lagoon
Venice, Italy
Venice is a city in northeastern Italy and the capital of the Veneto region. It is situated on a group of 118 small islands that are separated by canals and linked by over 400 bridges. The islands are located in the shallow Venetian Lagoon, an enclosed bay that lies between the mouths of the Po and the Piave rivers.
Venice has been known as “La Dominante”, “La Serenissima”, “Queen of the Adriatic”, “City of Water”, “City of Masks”, “City of Bridges”, “The Floating City”, and “City of Canals”. The lagoon and a part of the city are listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Italy
MOSE system
Since 1991, Venice has been awaiting a flood barrier system called MOSE (Experimental Electromechanical Module) that has been under construction since 2003. The system will be ready to use by 2021.
Source: Indian Express
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