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At one point the water in the central part of Venice |
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was 1.56m above sea level. |
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It hasn't been that high since 1986. |
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Venice gets regular flooding at this time of year |
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but this was the fourth deepest on record. |
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Dozens of homes and businesses were inundated. |
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Scores of people had to move out, |
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though there are no reports of serious injuries. |
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With mopping up still underway, |
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the authorities say they don't yet know the final cost of repairs. |
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They've appealed to the government for money from a special fund |
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to help in the clear-up. |
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The all-time record for high water was in 1966 |
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when it reached nearly two metres. |
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The city then suffered widespread |
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and devastating flooding. |
