Italian PM: Govt set to declare state of emergency in Venice

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Last Updated : Nov 14 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

Italy's government is set to declare a state of emergency in flood-ravaged Venice, to swiftly secure the historic city funds to repair damage from the highest tide in 50 years.

Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte described the flooding as "a blow to the heart of our country."

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First Published: Nov 14 2019 | 7:55 PM IST

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